King James Bible
"Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all."
Paul makes an emotional appeal for the Galatians to adopt his position of freedom from the Jewish law, just as he once abandoned his strict Pharisaic adherence. The term 'brethren' emphasizes their spiritual kinship despite the theological tension. Paul reminds them that he became like a Gentile—living free from ceremonial law—when ministering among them. This reciprocal identification underscores that he's not asking them to do something he hasn't already done himself. Despite their drift toward legalism, Paul clarifies that his concern isn't personal offense but their spiritual wellbeing. This statement transitions from theological argument to pastoral reassurance, maintaining the relationship even amid correction.