Why then the Law? It was added because of transgressions, until the Seed should come to those to whom it had been promised, being ordained through angels in the Mediator's hand.

My children, for whom I again travail until Christ should be formed in you,

But we should not lose heart in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not faint.

As many as desire to look well in the flesh, these compel you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.