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These people who want to impress others by their flesh are trying to force you to be circumcised, simply to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ.Galatians 2:3,14; 5:11; Philippians 3:18;">[xr]

For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision matters. Rather, what matters is beingwhat matters is being">[fn] a new creation.1 Corinthians 7:19; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 5:6; Colossians 3:11;">[xr]

From now on let no one make trouble for me, for I carry the scars of Jesus on my own body.2 Corinthians 1:5; 4:10; 11:23; Galatians 5:11; Colossians 1:24;">[xr]

he predestined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, according to the pleasure of his will,Matthew 1:24; Luke 12:32; John 1:12; Romans 8:15,29-30; 1 Corinthians 1:21; 2 Corinthians 6:18; Galatians 4:5; Ephesians 1:9; 8:11; 1 John 3:1;">[xr]

so that we who had already fixed our hope on Christ might live for his praise and glory.Ephesians 1:6,14; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; James 1:18;">[xr]

Therefore, because I have heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your loveyour love">[fn] for all the saints,Colossians 1:4;">[xr]

I never stop giving thanks for you as I mention you in my prayers.Romans 1:9; Philippians 1:3-4; Colossians 1:3; 1 Thessalonians 1:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:3;">[xr]

and the unlimited greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his mighty strength,Ephesians 3:7; Colossians 1:29; 2:12;">[xr]

GodHe">[fn] has put everything under his feet and has made him the head of everything for the good ofthe good of">[fn] the church,Psalm 8:6; Matthew 28:18; 1 Corinthians 15:27; Ephesians 4:15-16; Colossians 1:18; Hebrews 2:7-8;">[xr]

But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love for uslove with which he loved us">[fn]Romans 10:12; Ephesians 1:7;">[xr]

For by such grace you have been saved through faith. This does not come from you; it is the gift of GodMatthew 16:17; John 6:44,65; Romans 3:24; 4:16; Ephesians 1:19; 2:5; Philippians 1:29; 2 Timothy 1:9;">[xr]

For we are his masterpiece,workmanship">[fn] created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared long ago to be our way of life.so that we might walk in them">[fn]Deuteronomy 32:6; Psalm 100:3; Isaiah 19:25; 29:23; 44:21; John 3:3,5; 1 Corinthians 3:9; John 3:3,5, 2 Corinthians 5:5,17; Ephesians 1:4; 4:24; Titus 2:14;">[xr]

For it is he who is our peace. In his flesh he made both groups one by tearing down the wall of hostility that divided them.the dividing wall of hostility">[fn]Micah 5:5; John 10:16; 16:33; Acts 10:36; Romans 5:1; Galatians 3:28; Colossians 1:20;">[xr]

He came and proclaimed peace for you who were far away and for you who were near.Psalm 148:14; Isaiah 57:19; Zechariah 9:10; Acts 2:39; 10:36; Romans 5:1; Ephesians 5:13-14;">[xr]

For through him, both of us[fn] have access to the Father inby">[fn] one Spirit.John 10:9; 14:6; Romans 5:2; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 3:12; 4:4; Hebrews 4:16; 10:19-20; 1 Peter 3:18;">[xr]

For this reason I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles.Acts 21:33; Galatians 5:11; Ephesians 4:1; 6:20; Philippians 1:7,13-14,16; Colossians 1:24; 2 Timothy 1:8; 2:9-10;">[xr]

and help everyone see how this secret, which was hidden for ages in God who created all things, has been at work.Psalm 33:6; John 1:3; Romans 16:25; 1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 1:9; 3:3; 3:5; Colossians 1:16,26; Hebrews 1:2;">[xr]

Therefore, stripping off falsehood, "let each of us speak the truth to his neighbor,"Zechariah 8:16">[fn] for we are members of one another.Zechariah 8:16; Romans 12:5; Ephesians 4:15; Colossians 3:9;">[xr]

Let no filthy talk come out of your mouths, but only what is good for building up as the need may be. This way you will give grace to those who hear you.Matthew 12:36; Ephesians 5:4; Colossians 3:8,16; 4:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:11;">[xr]

Do not grieve the Holy Spirit, by whom you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption.Isaiah 7:13; 63:10; Ezekiel 16:43; Luke 21:28; Romans 8:23; Ephesians 1:13-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:19;">[xr]