Galatians 6:15
For circumcision is nothing; neither is uncircumcision; but a new creation.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.
In Context
16And they who press forward in this path, peace be on them, and mercy; and on the Israel of God.
Cross References
Romans 8:1There is therefore no condemnation, to them who, in Jesus Messiah, walk not after the flesh.
2 Corinthians 5:17Whoever therefore is in the Messiah, is a new creature: old things have passed away;
Ephesians 2:10For we are his creation; who are created in Jesus the Messiah, for good works, which God hath before prepared for us to walk in.
Colossians 3:10and put ye on the new man, that is renewed in knowledge, after the likeness of his Creator;
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 →