1. Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me, and it is reassuring for you.
2. Watch out for dogs, watch out for evil workers, watch out for those who practice mutilation.
3. For we are the circumcision who worship God in the Spirit, and boast in Christ Jesus, and place no trust in the flesh,
4. though I also have confidence in the flesh.If any other man thinks that he has reason to trust in the flesh, I have more:
5. I was circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, and a Hebrew of Hebrews; as concerning the law, a Pharisee;
6. concerning zeal, persecuting the church; and concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.