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The Book of Galatians, Chapter 4, Verse 31

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So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free.
King James Version
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
American Standard Version
For freedom did Christ set us free: stand fast therefore, and be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage.
New English Translation
But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
World English Bible
So then, brothers, we are not children of a handmaid, but of the free woman.
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Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.
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For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.
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Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
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For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.
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For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
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Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
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This persuasion [cometh] not of him that calleth you.
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A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
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I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.
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And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.