²⁹ But as at that time ^(A)he who was born according to the flesh ^(B)persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, ^(C)so it is now also.

¹² Those who desire ^(A)to make a good showing in the flesh try to ^(B)compel you to be circumcised, simply so that they ^(C)will not be persecuted ^[a]for the cross of Christ.