nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those [who were] apostles before me, but I went away to Arabia and I returned again to Damascus.

But from those {who were influential} (whatever they were, [it makes] no difference to me, {God does not show partiality})--for those who were influential added nothing to me.

and [when] James and Cephas and John--those thought to be pillars--acknowledged the grace given to me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right [hand] of fellowship, in order that we [should go] to the Gentiles and they to the circumcision.

For before certain people came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles, but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, [because he] was afraid of those [who were] of the circumcision,

But the scripture imprisoned all under sin, in order that the promise could be given by faith in Jesus Christ to those who believe.

in order that he might redeem those under the law, in order that we might receive the adoption.

For it is written, "Rejoice, O barren woman, who does not give birth to [children]; burst out and shout, [you] who do not have birth pains, because many [are] the children of the desolate [woman], even more than [those of] the one who has a husband."

Now those {who belong to Christ} have crucified the flesh together with its feelings and its desires.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all [people], and especially to those who belong to the household of faith.

For not even those who are circumcised observe the law themselves, but they want you to be circumcised in order that they may boast in your flesh.

And all those who follow this rule, peace and mercy [be] on them and on the Israel of God.