and they glorified God upon my account.

But although my companion Titus was a Greek they did not insist upon even his being circumcised.

But, on account of the false Brothers who had stolen in, the men who had crept in to spy upon the liberty which we have through union with Christ Jesus, in order to bring us back to slavery--

But from those who were of high reputation (whatever they were—in terms of individual importance—makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality—He is not impressed with the positions that people hold nor does He recognize distinctions such as fame or power)—well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me [that is, they had nothing to add to my gospel message nor did they impose any new requirements on me].

(for he that had wrought powerfully in Peter with respect to his apostleship among the Jews, had also wrought powerfully in me upon account of the Gentiles:) and when James,

And recognizing the grace [that God had] bestowed on me, James and Cephas (Peter) and John, who were reputed to be pillars [of the Jerusalem church], gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we could go to the Gentiles [with their blessing] and they to the circumcised (Jews).

But when I saw that they went not upon the strait road according to the truth of the good news, I said to Peter before all, If thou, being a Jew, livest according to the nations, and not according to the Jews, why forcest thou the nations to live as the Jews?

For through the Law I died to the Law and its demands on me [because salvation is provided through the death and resurrection of Christ], so that I might [from now on] live to God.

Foolish Galatians! Who has been fascinating you--you before whose very eyes Jesus Christ was depicted upon the cross?

And, therefore, those whose lives are based on faith share the blessings bestowed upon the faith of Abraham.

All who are depending upon their own obedience to the Law are under a curse, for it is written, "Cursed is every one who does not remain faithful to all the precepts of the Law, and practise them."

Christ has redeemed us out of the curse of the law, having become a curse for us, (for it is written, Cursed is every one hanged upon a tree,)

that upon the Gentiles might come the blessing of Abraham in Christ Jesus; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

If our inheritance rests on the Law, it has nothing to do with the promise. Yet it was as a promise that God bestowed it upon Abraham.

But the words of Scripture represent the whole world as being in bondage to sin, so that the promised blessing, dependent, as it is, upon faith in Jesus Christ, may be given to those who have faith in him.

so that He might redeem and liberate those who were under the Law, that we [who believe] might be adopted as sons [as God’s children with all rights as fully grown members of a family].

Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. I am afraid for you, lest I have laboured upon you in vain.

I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.

what benedictions did you then pour out upon me! for I bear you witness, that, had it been practicable, you would have pulled out your very eyes, and given them to me.

but it is just you should cultivate my affection for you upon all proper occasions, and not only when I am present with you.

- For mount Sinai is called Hagar in Arabia, and bordereth upon the city which is now Jerusalem - and is in bondage with her children.

You people who propose to be made upright by law have finished with Christ; you have lost your hold upon God's favor.

But, if you are continually wounding and preying upon one another, take care that you are not destroyed by one another.

So then, while we [as individual believers] have the opportunity, let us do good to all people [not only being helpful, but also doing that which promotes their spiritual well-being], and especially [be a blessing] to those of the household of faith (born-again believers).

These men who are keen upon you getting circumcised are just men who want to make a grand display in the flesh ??it is simply to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ.

for even they who are circumcised, do not themselves observe the law in other respects; but they dedesire to have you circumcised, that they may have matter of glorying upon that account.

But as for me, God forbid that I should glory in anything except the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, upon which the world is crucified to me, and I am crucified to the world.

And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

to the praise of his glorious grace, which he bestowed upon us in the beloved,

which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and understanding [with practical insight]

He has granted us complete insight and understanding of the open secret of his will, showing us how it was the purpose of his design

unto a dispensation of the fulness of the times, to sum up all things in Christ, the things in the heavens, and the things upon the earth; in him, I say,

I continually give thanks upon your account, making mention of you in my prayers;

that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the father of glory, might give unto you the spirit of wisdom, and open to you the knowledge of himself,

and lighten the eyes of your minds, that ye might know what thing that hope is, whereunto he hath called you, and what the riches of his glorious inheritance is upon the saints,

and how exceedingly great that power is, which he has employ'd upon us who believe, a power corresponding to that energy of his mighty strength;

The same mighty power was exerted upon the Christ, when he raised the Christ from the dead and 'caused him to sit at his right hand' on high, exalting him above all Angels and Archangels of every rank,

in order that he might show in the coming ages the surpassing riches of his grace in kindness upon us in Christ Jesus.

His, in fact we are - his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus upon a footing of good works, which God prepared beforehand, that, therein, we might walk.

Remember, then, that once upon a time you Gentiles in the flesh, who are called 'the Uncircumcision' by that so-called 'Circumcision' which is itself the product of human hands in the flesh ??12 remember you were in those days outside Christ, aliens to the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the Promise, devoid of hope and God within the world.

were once upon a time without Christ, aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, strangers to the covenants of the Promise, without hope and without God in the world.

And when, upon the cross, he had destroyed their mutual enmity, he sought by means of his cross to reconcile them both to God, united in one Body.

For through him we both have an open way in, in one spirit unto the father.

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

This it is that makes me Paul a prisoner for Jesus Christ upon your account, O Gentiles;

upon me, who am the meanest of all christians, is this favour bestowed, that I should proclaim to the Gentiles the undiscoverable advantages by Christ;

and enlighten all men upon the new order of that divine secret which God the Creator of all concealed from eternity ??10 intending to let the full sweep of the divine wisdom be disclosed now by the church to the angelic Rulers and Authorities in the heavenly sphere,

From whom every fatherhood in the heavens and upon the earth is named, -

Call upon you, then, do I -- the prisoner of the Lord -- to walk worthily of the calling with which ye were called,

to preserve the unity of the Spirit by binding peace upon yourselves.

But in accordance with the measure of Christ's gift, His favor has been bestowed upon each one of us.

Therefore he says, Having ascended upon high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to the people.

This, then, as one in union with the Lord, I say to you and urge upon you: Do not continue to live such purposeless lives as the Gentiles live,

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

For while once upon a time you were darkness, now in the Lord you are light; lead the life of those who are children of the light

Wherefore he'saith, Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall shine upon thee.

as the church then is subordinate to Christ, so let women be to their husbands upon all occasions.

which is the first command with a promise, 'That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live a long time upon the land.'

So take God's armour, that you may be able to make a stand upon the evil day and hold your ground by overcoming all the foe.

Above all, lift up the [protective] shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Pray in spirit at all times. Be intent upon this, with unwearying perseverance and supplication for all Christ's People- -

And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

May God's unearned favor be upon all of those [there] who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

May unearned favor and peace be upon you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

so that the whole court and publick are well appriz'd that I am a prisoner upon the account of Jesus Christ.

Some truly of hired labor announce Christ, not purely, thinking to bring pressure upon my bonds:

for it is a favour bestowed upon you, that you not only believe on Christ, but suffer also for his sake,

Do nothing out of a spirit of contention, or for vain-glory, but modestly look upon others as if they were better than yourselves.

Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.

Though the divine nature was his from the beginning, yet he did not look upon equality with God as above all things to be clung to,

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

And, in fashion, being found, as a man, humbled himself, becoming obedient as far as death, yea, death upon a cross.

Wherefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed upon Him the name which is above every name;

that at the name of Jesus every knee must bow, of things in heaven and things upon the earth and things beneath the earth,

Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

and you too should be glad and congratulate me upon that account.

Ye know the proof of him, how that as a son with the father, so with me bestowed he his labour upon the gospel.

For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

for he was upon the brink of death for the service of Christ, having expos'd his life to the greatest dangers, to perform those kind offices, which you could not do yourselves.

be upon your guard against snarlers, against the contrivances of the crafty, against the spurious breed;

For it is we who are the circumcised--we whose worship is prompted by the Spirit of God, who exult in Christ Jesus, and who do not rely upon external privileges;

Though I, if any man, have cause to rely even upon them. If any one thinks he can rely upon external privileges, far more can I!

And be found in him - not having a righteousness of my own, that which is by law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is, of God, upon my faith, -

Not that I have already obtained or have already been fully perfected, but I press forward, if also I might seize upon that for which also I was seized by Christ Jesus.

Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus wise minded: and if ye be otherwise minded, I pray God open even this unto you.

tread in my steps, my brethren, and fix your eyes upon those who follow the example I give you.

Whose, end, is destruction, whose, God, is the belly, and whose , glory, is in their shame, who, upon the earthly things, are resolved.

As to the rest, brethren, as many things as are true, as many as are grave, as many as are righteous, as many as are pure, as many as are lovely, as many as are of good report, if any worthiness, and if any praise, these things think upon;

And I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that once already ye recovered new vigor; for thinking of me, upon whom ye were thinking, and ye had not time.

And you Philippians yourselves know that immediately after the good news was first preached to you, when I left Macedonia, no church but yours went into partnership with me to open an account of credits and debits.

In our prayers we continually give thanks to the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ upon your account,

who also declared to us the love you bear to us upon a spiritual account.

for in him were all things created, in the heavens and upon the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and unto him;

and through him to reconcile all things unto himself, having made peace through the blood of his cross; through him, I say , whether things upon the earth, or things in the heavens.

for I am a minister of the church by the divine commission which has been granted me in your interests, to make a full presentation of God's message ??26 of that open secret which, though concealed from ages and generations of old, has now been disclosed to the saints of God.

the open secret, covered up from the people of former ages and generations, but now uncovered to God's people,

to whom God has chosen to make known how glorious are the riches of this open secret among the heathen, namely, Christ in you the hope of your glorification.

To this end, like an earnest wrestler, I exert all my strength in reliance upon the power of Him who is mightily at work within me.