29 The same Greek verb, στοιχέω (stoicheō), occurs in Gal 5:25.
30 The word “and” (καί) can be interpreted in two ways: (1) It could be rendered as “also” which would indicate that two distinct groups are in view, namely “all who will behave in accordance with this rule” and “the Israel of God.” Or (2) it could be rendered “even,” which would indicate that “all who behave in accordance with this rule” are “the Israel of God.” In other words, in this latter view, “even” = “that is.”

In other versions

And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.

Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule—to the Israel of God.

May peace come to all those who follow this standard, and mercy even to the Israel of God!

May God’s peace and mercy be upon all who live by this principle; they are the new people of God.

And all those who follow this rule, peace and mercy be on them and on the Israel of God.

And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

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