Messiah Freed Us 1.5.2 Case Analysis

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5:1 Stand therefore in the freedom for this the Messiah freed us, and do not be subjugated again with the yoke of servitude.
5:2 Behold, I, Paul, say to you, that if you should be circumcised, the Messiah does not benefit you anything.
5:3 And I testify again to everyone who is circumcised that he is a debtor* to fulill** the whole

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