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Romans 2:29
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29 but he is a Jew (A)who is one inwardly; and (B)circumcision is that of the heart, (C)in the Spirit, not in the letter; (D)whose [a]praise is not from men but from God.

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  1. Romans 2:29 A play on words—Jew is literally praise.
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Romans 2:29
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29 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

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Romans 2:29
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29 No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by the Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise[a] from God, not from people.

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  1. 2:29 Or receives praise.
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