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Text -- Galatians 6:12-18 (NET)
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6:12 Those who want to make a good showing in external matters are trying to force you to be circumcised . They do so only to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ .
6:13 For those who are circumcised do not obey the law themselves , but they want you to be circumcised so that they can boast about your flesh .
6:14 But may I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ , through which the world has been crucified to me , and I to the world .
6:15 For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that matters is a new creation !
6:16 And all who will behave in accordance with this rule , peace and mercy be on them , and on the Israel of God .
6:17 From now on let no one cause me trouble , for I bear the marks of Jesus on my body .
6:18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit , brothers and sisters . Amen .
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics
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Names, People and Places:
Dictionary Themes and Topics:
GALATIANS, EPISTLE TO THE |
Judaism |
Cutting |
Minister |
Circumcision |
Cross |
PAULINE THEOLOGY |
Regeneration |
Benedictions |
Persecution |
SACRIFICE, IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, 1 |
Sanctification |
Humility |
Hypocrisy |
Intercession |
Holiness |
Diplomacy |
Cowardice |
Creature |
Crucifixion |
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NET Notes: Gal 6:12 ‡ Grk “so that they will not be persecuted.” The indicative after ἵνα μή (Jina mh) is unusual (though not...
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NET Notes: Gal 6:14 Or perhaps, “through whom,” referring to the Lord Jesus Christ rather than the cross.
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NET Notes: Gal 6:15 Grk “but a new creation”; the words “the only thing that matters” have been supplied to reflect the implied contrast with the ...
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NET Notes: Gal 6:16 The word “and” (καί) can be interpreted in two ways: (1) It could be rendered as “also” which would indicate th...
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NET Notes: Gal 6:17 Paul is probably referring to scars from wounds received in the service of Jesus, although the term στίγμα (stigma) may ...
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