not that there is another gospel, but there are some who are troubling you and want to change the good news about the Messiah.

Now I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel preached by me is not based on human thought.

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

But now, since you know God, or rather have become known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and bankrupt elemental forces? Do you want to be enslaved to them all over again?

They are enthusiastic about you, but not for any good. Instead, they want to isolate you so you will be enthusiastic about them.

Tell me, those of you who want to be under the law, don’t you hear the law?

For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want.

Those who want to make a good impression in the flesh are the ones who would compel you to be circumcised—but only to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ.

For even the circumcised don’t keep the law themselves; however, they want you to be circumcised in order to boast about your flesh.