Final Warning and Benediction

11 See what large letters I am using as I write to you with my own hand! 12 It is those who want to make a good appearance in the flesh who compel you to be circumcised, but only so that they may not be persecuted for the cross of [fn]Christ. 13 For not even those who are circumcised keep the law, but they want you to be circumcised so that they can boast about your flesh. 14 But as for me, may I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For [fn]in Christ Jesus neither [fn]does circumcision have any significance, nor uncircumcision, but what matters is whether we become a new creation. 16 As for all who follow this standard, peace and mercy be upon them and upon the Israel of God.

17 From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear the marks of [fn]the Lord Jesus on my body.

18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.[fn]