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So also we, while we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental things of the world.

so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.

So have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?

They eagerly seek you, not commendably, but they wish to shut you out so that you will seek them.

But as at that time he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, so it is now also.

So then, brethren, we are not children of a bondwoman, but of the free woman.

For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.

Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.

So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

Those who desire to make a good showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised, simply so that they will not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

For those who are circumcised do not even keep the Law themselves, but they desire to have you circumcised so that they may boast in your flesh.

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,

so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.

Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called "Uncircumcision" by the so-called "Circumcision," which is performed in the flesh by human hands—

by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace,

So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household,

so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places.

so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love,