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Galatians 5:11-13
New Catholic Bible
Galatians 5:11-13
New Catholic Bible
11 As for me, brethren, if I were still advocating circumcision,[a] why would I continue to be persecuted? If I were doing that, the cross would no longer be a stumbling block. 12 I wish that those who are confusing you would even castrate themselves!
13 Proper Use of Freedom. Brethren, you were called to freedom. However, make sure that you do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Instead, serve one another in love.
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- Galatians 5:11 Advocating circumcision: probably an accusation by Paul’s opponents that he also had advocated circumcision since he had allowed Timothy (whose mother was Jewish) to be circumcised (Acts 16:1-3). Cross . . . stumbling block: see 1 Cor 1:13.
