1Brothers, if someone is caught doing something wrong, you who are guided by the Spirit should gently help that person get back on track. But be careful, so you aren't tempted yourselves.
2Help carry each other’s burdens. In this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.
3If people think they are important when they are not, they are fooling themselves.
4Everyone should examine their own work. Then they will have a reason to be proud of what they have done, without comparing themselves to others.
5Each person must carry their own load.
6Those who are taught the word of God should share all good things with their teacher.
7Don't be fooled: God cannot be mocked. People will harvest what they plant.
8Those who plant seeds in the soil of their sinful nature will harvest decay and death from it. But those who plant seeds in the soil of the Spirit will harvest eternal life from the Spirit.
9Let’s not get tired of doing good, because we will receive our harvest at the proper time if we don’t give up.
10So then, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone, especially to those who are part of God’s family.
11Look at these big letters, written with my own hand!
12Those who want to look good outwardly are forcing you to be circumcised. They only do this so they won't be persecuted for believing in the cross of Christ.
13For even those who are circumcised don't really obey the law themselves. They want you to be circumcised so they can boast about your physical appearance.
14But may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of him, the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
15In Christ Jesus, it doesn't matter whether you are circumcised or not. What matters is being a new creation.
16May peace and mercy be on all who live by this rule, and on God’s Israel.
17From now on, no one should trouble me, 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.