For if I build again that which I destroyed, then make I my self a trespasser.
If thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died.
¶ Circumcision verily availeth if thou keep the law: But if thou break the law thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.
If our unrighteousness make the righteousness of God more excellent: what shall we say? Is God unrighteous which taketh vengeance? (I speak after the manner of men.)
I despise not the grace of God: For if righteousness come of the law, then is Christ dead in vain.
Brethren if I yet preach circumcision: why do I then yet suffer persecution? For then had the offense which the cross giveth ceased.