26 So, if (A)a man who is uncircumcised keeps (B)the precepts of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded[a] as circumcision? 27 Then he who is physically[b] uncircumcised but keeps the law (C)will condemn you who have (D)the written code[c] and circumcision but break the law. 28 For (E)no one is a Jew (F)who is merely one outwardly, nor is circumcision outward and physical. 29 But a Jew is one (G)inwardly, and (H)circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. (I)His praise is not from man but from God.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 2:26 Or counted
  2. Romans 2:27 Or is by nature
  3. Romans 2:27 Or the letter

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