Galatians 6:13

For even they who are themselves circumcised do not keep the law, but desire you to be circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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

12As many as wish to make a fair appearance in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

14But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world,

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Cross References

Matthew 23:3all things therefore which they prescribe for you to observe, observe and practise; but do not according to their works, for they say, yet do not practise.

Matthew 23:23Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithes of mint, and anise, and cummin, and have neglected the weightier precepts of the law, judgment, and mercy, and fidelity: these thing ought ye to have done, and not to leave the others undone.

Romans 2:17Lo! thou art named a Jew, and restest on the law, and boastest in God,

1 Corinthians 3:21Wherefore let no man glory in men. For all things are your’s;

2 Corinthians 11:18Seeing many boast themselves after the flesh, I will boast also.

2 Peter 2:19Preaching liberty to them, while they themselves are the slaves of corruption: for by whatever a man is overcome, by that also he is enslaved.

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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