Genesis 17:10
New King James Version
10 This is My covenant which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: (A)Every male child among you shall be circumcised;
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Genesis 17:10
New International Version
10 This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Every male among you shall be circumcised.(A)
Colossians 2:11-12
New King James Version
Not Legalism but Christ
11 In Him you were also (A)circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by (B)putting off the body [a]of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 (C)buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through (D)faith in the working of God, (E)who raised Him from the dead.
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- Colossians 2:11 NU omits of the sins
Colossians 2:11-12
New International Version
11 In him you were also circumcised(A) with a circumcision not performed by human hands. Your whole self ruled by the flesh[a](B) was put off when you were circumcised by[b] Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism,(C) in which you were also raised with him(D) through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.(E)
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- Colossians 2:11 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit; also in verse 13.
- Colossians 2:11 Or put off in the circumcision of
Romans 4:9-11
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Abraham Justified Before Circumcision
9 Does this blessedness then come upon the circumcised only, or upon the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness. 10 How then was it accounted? While he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? Not while circumcised, but while uncircumcised. 11 And (A)he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while still uncircumcised, that (B)he might be the father of all those who believe, though they are uncircumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also,
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Romans 4:9-11
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9 Is this blessedness only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised?(A) We have been saying that Abraham’s faith was credited to him as righteousness.(B) 10 Under what circumstances was it credited? Was it after he was circumcised, or before? It was not after, but before! 11 And he received circumcision as a sign, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised.(C) So then, he is the father(D) of all who believe(E) but have not been circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them.
Acts 7:8
New King James Version
8 (A)Then He gave him the covenant of circumcision; (B)and so Abraham begot Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day; (C)and Isaac begot Jacob, and (D)Jacob begot the twelve patriarchs.
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Acts 7:8
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8 Then he gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision.(A) And Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him eight days after his birth.(B) Later Isaac became the father of Jacob,(C) and Jacob became the father of the twelve patriarchs.(D)
Philippians 3:3
New King James Version
3 For we are (A)the circumcision, (B)who worship [a]God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh,
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- Philippians 3:3 NU, M in the Spirit of God
Philippians 3:3
New International Version
3 For it is we who are the circumcision,(A) we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus,(B) and who put no confidence in the flesh—
Galatians 5:3-6
New King James Version
3 And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised (A)that he is [a]a debtor to keep the whole law. 4 (B)You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; (C)you have fallen from grace. 5 For we through the Spirit eagerly (D)wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 6 For (E)in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but (F)faith working through love.
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- Galatians 5:3 obligated
Galatians 5:3-6
New International Version
3 Again I declare to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law.(A) 4 You who are trying to be justified by the law(B) have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace.(C) 5 For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope.(D) 6 For in Christ Jesus(E) neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value.(F) The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.(G)
1 Corinthians 7:18-19
New King James Version
18 Was anyone called while circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? (A)Let him not be circumcised. 19 (B)Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, but (C)keeping the commandments of God is what matters.
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1 Corinthians 7:18-19
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18 Was a man already circumcised when he was called? He should not become uncircumcised. Was a man uncircumcised when he was called? He should not be circumcised.(A) 19 Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing.(B) Keeping God’s commands is what counts.
Romans 3:30
New King James Version
30 since (A)there is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith.
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Romans 3:30
New International Version
30 since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.(A)
Joshua 5:2
New King James Version
2 At that time the Lord said to Joshua, “Make (A)flint knives for yourself, and circumcise the sons of Israel again the second time.”
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Joshua 5:2
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Circumcision and Passover at Gilgal
2 At that time the Lord said to Joshua, “Make flint knives(A) and circumcise(B) the Israelites again.”
Genesis 17:11
New King James Version
11 and you shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be (A)a sign of the covenant between Me and you.
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Genesis 17:11
New International Version
11 You are to undergo circumcision,(A) and it will be the sign of the covenant(B) between me and you.
Ephesians 2:11
New King James Version
Brought Near by His Blood
11 Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh—who are called Uncircumcision by what is called (A)the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands—
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Ephesians 2:11
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Jew and Gentile Reconciled Through Christ
11 Therefore, remember that formerly(A) you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)(B)—
Galatians 6:12
New King James Version
12 As many as desire to make a good showing in the flesh, these would compel you to be circumcised, (A)only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.
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Galatians 6:12
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12 Those who want to impress people by means of the flesh(A) are trying to compel you to be circumcised.(B) The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted(C) for the cross of Christ.
Deuteronomy 30:6
New King James Version
6 And (A)the Lord your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live.
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Deuteronomy 30:6
New International Version
6 The Lord your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants,(A) so that you may love(B) him with all your heart and with all your soul, and live.
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