Bear One Another's Burdens
61Brothers, if a person is caught in some trespass, you who are spiritual should restore such a person in a spirit of humility, carefully watching yourself so that you are not also tempted. 2Bear one another's burdens, and in this way fulfill[] the law of Christ. 3For if someone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4Let each person test his own work, and then he will take pride in regard to himself and not his neighbor. 5For each man will bear his own burden. 6Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with his teacher.
7Do not be deceived. God is not mocked. To be sure, whatever a man sows, he will also reap. 8Indeed, the one who sows for his own sinful flesh will reap destruction from the sinful flesh. But the one who sows for the spirit will reap eternal life from the spirit. 9Let us not become weary of doing good, because at the appointed time we will reap, if we do not give up.[] 10So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the household of faith. What Matters Is a New Creation, Not Circumcision
11See what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. 12Those who want to look good in the flesh are the ones who are trying to compel you to be circumcised. Their only reason is so that they are not persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13As a matter of fact, those who are circumcised do not keep the law themselves. But they want to have you circumcised, so that they can boast about your flesh.
14But far be it from me to boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world. 15In fact, in Christ Jesus[] circumcision or uncircumcision does not matter. What matters is being a new creation. 16Peace and mercy on those who follow this rule, namely, on the Israel of God. 17Finally, let no one cause me any trouble, because I bear the marks of the Lord Jesus on my body.
18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.