Galatians 6:12
As many as desire to have a fair appearance in [the] flesh, these compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not be persecuted because of the cross of Christ.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
11See how long a letter I have written to you with my own hand.
Cross References
Matthew 6:2When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may have glory from men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Matthew 6:16And when ye fast, be not as the hypocrites, downcast in countenance; for they disfigure their faces, so that they may appear fasting to men: verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Matthew 23:28Thus also *ye*, outwardly ye appear righteous to men, but within are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.
Luke 20:47who devour the houses of widows, and as a pretext make long prayers. These shall receive a severer judgment.
Acts 15:1And certain persons, having come down from Judaea, taught the brethren, If ye shall not have been circumcised according to the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
2 Corinthians 10:12For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves; but these, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are not intelligent.
Matthew Henry on Galatians 6:12-18
Character of Seducing Teachers; Efficacy of the Cross of Christ; Apostolical Benediction. ( a. d. 56.) 11 Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. 12 As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. 13 For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. 14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in… Read the whole commentary →