What of it? In any case, whether in pretence or in honest truth, Christ is still preached, and in that I am rejoicing, yes, and will rejoice.

If then there is any comfort in Christ, if there is any persuasive power in love, if there is any companionship of the Spirit, if there is any tenderness or pity,

although I myself might have confidence in outward rites. If any one else claims a right to trust in them, far more may I;

if by any means I might attain to the resurrection from the dead!

Let us all then, who are mature Christians, strive for this! God will make this clear to any of you who are striving for other goals;