Romans 2:26

2:26 Therefore if the uncircumcised man obeys the righteous requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?

Romans 3:30

3:30 Since God is one, he will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith.

Romans 4:9

4:9 Is this blessedness then for the circumcision or also for the uncircumcision? For we say, “faith was credited to Abraham as righteousness.”


tn The Greek word φυλάσσω (fulassw, traditionally translated “keep”) in this context connotes preservation of and devotion to an object as well as obedience.

tn Grk “but if indeed God is one.”

tn Or “happiness.”

tn Grk “upon.”

sn See the note on “circumcision” in 2:25.

tn Grk “upon.”

sn A quotation from Gen 15:6.