Galatians 6:13

For not even those who are circumcised keep the law, but they want you to be circumcised so that they can boast about your flesh.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

In Context

12It is those who want to make a good appearance in the flesh who compel you to be circumcised, but only to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ.

14But as for me, may I never 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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Cross References

Matthew 23:3Therefore observe and do all that they tell you to observe. But do not do what they do, for they say things and do not do them.

Matthew 23:23“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, yet you have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faith. These you ought to have practiced without neglecting the other things.

Romans 2:17Behold, yoʋ call yoʋrself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God.

1 Corinthians 3:21So then, let no one boast in men. For everything belongs to you,

2 Corinthians 11:18Since many boast according to the flesh, I too will boast.

2 Peter 2:19They promise them freedom while they themselves are slaves of corruption. For a man is a slave to whatever masters him.

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 →

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