Acts 16:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

and Paul wanted him to go with them. But Paul first had him circumcised, because all the Jewish people around there knew that Timothy's father was Greek.

Cross References

Acts 15:20

We should simply write and tell them not to eat anything that has been offered to idols. They should be told not to eat the meat of any animal that has been strangled or that still has blood in it. They must also not commit any terrible sexual sins.

Acts 15:37

Barnabas wanted to take along John, whose other name was Mark.

Acts 15:40

but Paul took Silas and left after the followers had placed them in God's care.

1 Corinthians 7:19

Being circumcised or uncircumcised isn't really what matters. The important thing is to obey God's commands.

1 Corinthians 9:20

When I am with the Jews, I live like a Jew to win Jews. They are ruled by the Law of Moses, and I am not. But I live by the Law to win them.

Galatians 2:3

Titus went to Jerusalem with me. He was a Greek, but still he wasn't forced to be circumcised.

Galatians 2:8

God, who had sent Peter on a mission to the Jews, was now using me to preach to the Gentiles.

Galatians 5:6

If you are a follower of Christ Jesus, it makes no difference whether you are circumcised or not. All that matters is your faith that makes you love others.

Philippians 2:22

But you know what kind of person Timothy is. He has worked with me like a son in spreading the good news.