29 On the contrary, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly,(A) and circumcision is of the heart—by the Spirit, not the letter.[a](B) That man’s praise[b] is not from men but from God.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 2:29 Or heart—spiritually, not literally
  2. Romans 2:29 In Hb, the words Jew, Judah, and praise are related.

29 No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart,(A) by the Spirit,(B) not by the written code.(C) Such a person’s praise is not from other people, but from God.(D)

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22 For in my inner self[a] I joyfully agree with God’s law.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 7:22 Lit inner man

22 For in my inner being(A) I delight in God’s law;(B)

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