²⁹ But just as at that time he who was born according to the flesh ^(A)persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, ^(B)so also it is now.

^12 (A)It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh ^(B)who would force you to be circumcised, and only ^(C)in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.