[1] Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual
should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you
too be tempted. [2] Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of
Christ. [3] For if any one thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he
deceives himself. [4] But let each one test his own work, and then his
reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. [5] For
each man will have to bear his own load. [6] Let him who is taught the word
share all good things with him who teaches. [7] Do not be deceived; God is
not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. [8] For he who
sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption; but he who sows
to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. [9] And let us not
grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not
lose heart. [10] So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all
men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. [11] See
with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. [12] It is
those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to
be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the
cross of Christ. [13] For even those who receive circumcision do not
themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they
may glory in your flesh. [14] But far be it from me to glory except in the
cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to
me, and I to the world. [15] For neither circumcision counts for anything,
nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. [16] Peace and mercy be upon all
who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. [17] Henceforth let no man
trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. [18] The grace of our
Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
