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## It is for freedom ##
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The translation needs to emphasize "freedom" in contrast with the slavery talked about in the previous verses.
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## for ##
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<b>for <b>- "to provide us with"
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## stand firm ##
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<b>stand firm <b>- "stay where you are," even though people are trying to force you to move
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## if you become circumcised ##
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"if you return to the Jewish religion." Paul is using circumcision as metonymy for Judaism. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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