nor did I go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before me, but right away I departed to Arabia, and then returned to Damascus.

Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas and get information from him, and I stayed with him fifteen days.

Then after fourteen years I went up to Jerusalem again with Barnabas, taking Titus along too.

But if while seeking to be justified in Christ we ourselves have also been found to be sinners, is Christ then one who encourages sin? Absolutely not!

I do not set aside God's grace, because if righteousness could come through the law, then Christ died for nothing!

Does God then give you the Spirit and work miracles among you by your doing the works of the law or by your believing what you heard?

so then, understand that those who believe are the sons of Abraham.

So then those who believe are blessed along with Abraham the believer.

Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions, until the arrival of the descendant to whom the promise had been made. It was administered through angels by an intermediary.

Is the law therefore opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that was able to give life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.

And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to the promise.

So you are no longer a slave but a son, and if you are a son, then you are also an heir through God.

Where then is your sense of happiness now? For I testify about you that if it were possible, you would have pulled out your eyes and given them to me!

So then, have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?

For it is written: "Rejoice, O barren woman who does not bear children; break forth and shout, you who have no birth pains, because the children of the desolate woman are more numerous than those of the woman who has a husband."

For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery.

Let each one examine his own work. Then he can take pride in himself and not compare himself with someone else.

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.