Paul Answers an Objection

3 So what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the benefit of circumcision?

² Considerable in every way. First, they were entrusted^(A) with the very words of God.^(B)

⁴ They are Israelites,^(A) and to them belong the adoption,^(B) the glory,^(C) the covenants,^(D) the giving of the law,^(E) the temple service,^(F) and the promises.^(G)