^{23 Ref} You who take pride in the law, are you doing wrong to the honour of God by behaviour which is against the law?

^{24 Ref} For the name of God is shamed among the Gentiles because of you, as it is said in the holy Writings.

^{25 Ref} It is true that circumcision is of use if you keep the law, but if you go against the law it is as if you had it not.