For even they who receive circumcision don’t keep the law themselves, but they desire to have you circumcised, so that they may boast in your flesh.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Galatians 6:13 in context
Galatians 6:10–16
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So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
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See with what large letters I write to you with my own hand.
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As many as desire to make a good impression in the flesh compel you to be circumcised, just so they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.
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For even they who receive circumcision don’t keep the law themselves, but they desire to have you circumcised, so that they may boast in your flesh.
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But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
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For in Christ Jesus neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.
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As many as walk by this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on God’s Israel.
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