and they were only hearing, "The one formerly persecuting us is now proclaiming the faith that formerly he was attempting to destroy,"

[They asked] only that we should remember the poor, the very thing I was also eager to do.

I want only to learn this from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

But [it is] good to be sought zealously in good at all times, and not only when I am present with you.

For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not let your freedom [become] an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

As many as are wanting to make a good showing in the flesh, these are attempting to compel you to be circumcised, only so that they will not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.