For if what I destroy, these I build again, I unite myself with the transgressor.
And if by food thy brother is grieved, thou no more walkest by love. Not by thy food destroy him, for whom Christ died.
For truly circumcision profits, if thou do the law: and if thou be a transgressor of the law, thy circumcision has become uncircumcision.
And if our injustice shall recommend the justice of God, what shall we say God not unjust bringing in anger? (I speak as man)
I put not away the grace of God for if justice through the law, Christ died in vain.
And I, brethren, if I yet proclaim circumcision, why am I. yet driven out? therefore the offence of the cross is left unemployed.