These were a shadow of things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.

For these precepts, although they have a show of wisdom with their self-imposed devotions and fastings and bodily austerities, are of no real value against the indulgence of the carnal appetites.

These things are ever bringing down the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience,

These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God, belonging to the circumcision, who have been any comfort to me.

I, Paul, add this farewell in my own handwriting. Do not forget these chains of mine. Grace be with you.