Paul an apostle (not from men, nor by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead),

For do I now persuade you to obey men or God? Or do I seek to please men? if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

For I neither received it, nor was taught it by man, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

And as to those who seemed to be men of note, whatever they were, it is all one to me, (God accepteth no man's person) for even these eminent persons added nothing more to me.

For before certain men came from James, he did eat with the gentiles; but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those of the circumcision.

knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

now the law is not of faith, but saith, "The man that doth them, shall live in them."

Brethren, (I speak after the manner of men,) no one cancelleth or addeth to a covenant which hath been ratified, though it be but the covenant of a man.

And I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to the whole law.

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in any fault, do ye, who are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, least thou also shouldst be tempted.

Be not deceived, God is not to be mocked: for whatever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

And therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, but especially to those who are of the houshold of faith.