Circumcision: Necessity of, Asserted by False Teachers

It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said.

Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. They only do this to avoid persecution for the cross of Christ.

For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision,