^16 (A) But we know that God accepts only those who have faith in Jesus Christ. No one can please God by simply obeying the Law. So we put our faith in Christ Jesus, and God accepted us because of our faith.

²⁰ I have died, but Christ lives in me. And I now live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave his life for me.

⁶ If you are a follower of Christ Jesus, it makes no difference whether you are circumcised or not. All that matters is your faith that makes you love others.