God, having in the past spoken to the fathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways,

God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders, by various works of power, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to his own will?

being only (with meats and drinks and various washings) fleshly ordinances, imposed until a time of reformation.

Don't be carried away by various and strange teachings, for it is good that the heart be established by grace, not by food, through which those who were so occupied were not benefited.