Galatians 6:13

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

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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

12Those who want to make a good impression in the flesh are trying to compel you to be circumcised. They do this only to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ.

14But 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 whatever they command you to do, do these things and observe them. But do not imitate their deeds, for they say things but then do not do them.

Matthew 23:23Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, but you have left undone the weightier matters of the law—justice and mercy and faith. But these you ought to have done and not to have left the other undone.

Romans 2:17But if you call yourself a Jew and rest upon the law and boast in God,

1 Corinthians 3:21For this reason, let no one boast in men. All things are yours,

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

2 Peter 2:19They promise freedom to them, but they themselves are slaves of corruption. For a man is a slave to whatever overcomes 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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