Galatians 4:29

New King James Version

But, as he who was born according to the flesh then persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, even so it is now.

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And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, scoffing.

“As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love.

Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.

But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise,

And I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? Then the offense of the cross has ceased.