(3) To illustrate: the noble apostle circumcised Timothy, though loudly declaring and writing that circumcision made with hands profits nothing. But that he might not, by dragging all at once away from the law to the circumcision of the heart through faith those of the Hebrews who were reluctant listeners, compel them to break away from the synagogue, he, "accommodating himself to the Jews, became a Jew that he might gain all."

(5) Also I know very well, that the Children of the Flesh will scorn and mock at me, and say, I should look to my own Calling, and not trouble my Head about these Things, but rather be diligent to bring in Food for me and my Family, and let those meddle with Philosophy that have studied it, and are called and appointed to it.