John 7:22

Contemporary English Version 1995

Moses commanded you to circumcise your sons. But it wasn't really Moses who gave you this command. It was your ancestors, and even on the Sabbath you circumcise your sons

Cross References

Leviticus 12:3

Her son must be circumcised on the eighth day,

Galatians 3:17

What I am saying is that the Law cannot change or cancel God's promise made 430 years before the Law was given.

Genesis 21:4

and when the boy was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, just as God had commanded.

Acts 7:8

God said to Abraham, “Every son in each family must be circumcised to show you have kept your agreement with me.” So when Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him. Later, Isaac circumcised his son Jacob, and Jacob circumcised his twelve sons.