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Romans 2:26-28
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26 Therefore if the uncircumcised man obeys[a] the righteous requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision? 27 And the physically uncircumcised man,[b] by keeping the law, will judge you to be the transgressor of the law, even though[c] you have the letter[d] and circumcision! 28 For a person is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision something that is outward in the flesh,

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 2:26 tn The Greek word φυλάσσω (phulassō, traditionally translated “keep”) in this context connotes preservation of and devotion to an object as well as obedience.
  2. Romans 2:27 tn Grk “the uncircumcision by nature.” The word “man” is supplied here to make clear that male circumcision (or uncircumcision) is in view.
  3. Romans 2:27 tn Grk “through,” but here the preposition seems to mean “(along) with,” “though provided with,” as BDAG 224 s.v. διά A.3.c indicates.
  4. Romans 2:27 tn Or “written code.”
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