Galatians 6:15

For neither circumcision is anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation;—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

In Context

14With me, however, far be it! to be boasting, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,—whereby, unto me, a world hath been crucified, and, I, unto a world;

16And, as many as, by this rule, shall walk, peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

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Cross References

Joshua 5:5For, though all the people who came forth had been circumcised, yet, all the people who were born in the desert by the way, after they came forth out of Egypt, had they not circumcised.

Romans 8:1Hence there is now, no, condemnation unto them who are in Christ Jesus;

2 Corinthians 5:17On the contrary, now, no longer, are we gaining it. So that, if any one is in Christ, there is a new creation! the old things, have passed away,—Lo! they have become new!

Ephesians 2:10His, in fact we are—his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus upon a footing of good works, which God prepared beforehand, that, therein, we might walk.

Colossians 3:10And having put on the new—who is being moulded afresh unto personal knowledge, after the image of him that hath created 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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