^{9 Ref} But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, why do you turn back again to the weak and miserable elements, to which you desire to be in bondage all over again?

^{10 Ref} You observe days, months, seasons, and years.

^{11 Ref} I am afraid for you, that I might have wasted my labor for you.

^{12 Ref} I beg you, brothers, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You did me no wrong,

^{13 Ref} but you know that because of weakness of the flesh I preached the Gospel to you the first time.

^{14 Ref} That which was a temptation to you in my flesh, you didn't despise nor reject; but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.

^{15 Ref} What was the blessing you enjoyed? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.