[8] Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature no gods. [9] But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? [10] Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. [11] I am afraid upon labour in vain. [12] Brethren, I beseech be as I am; for I am as are: ye have not injured at all.