Now is that 'appealing to the interests of men' or of God? Trying to 'satisfy men'? Why, if I still tried to give satisfaction to human masters, I would be no servant of Christ.

(It was in consequence of a revelation that I went up at all.) I submitted the gospel I am in the habit of preaching to the Gentiles, submitting it privately to the authorities, to make sure that my course of action would be and had been sound.

Then the Law is contrary to God's Promises? Never! Had there been any law which had the power of producing life, righteousness would really have been due to law,

Now, what has become of all that? (I can bear witness that you would have torn out your very eyes, if you could, and given me them.)

would that I could be with you at this moment, and alter my tone, for I am at my wits' end about you!

O that those who are upsetting you would get themselves castrated!