Romans 2:25

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Being circumcised is worthwhile, if you obey the Law. But if you don't obey the Law, you are no better off than people who are not circumcised.

Cross References

Jeremiah 4:4

With all your hearts, keep the agreement I made with you. But if you are stubborn and keep on sinning, my anger will burn like a fire that cannot be put out.

Acts 7:51

You stubborn and hard-headed people! You are always fighting against the Holy Spirit, just as your ancestors did.

Romans 2:13

God accepts those who obey his Law, but not those who simply hear it.

Romans 2:23

You take pride in the Law, but you disobey the Law and bring shame to God.

Romans 2:26

In fact, if they obey the Law, they are as good as anyone who is circumcised.

Romans 2:27

So everyone who obeys the Law, but has never been circumcised, will condemn you. Even though you are circumcised and have the Law, you still don't obey its teachings.

Romans 2:28

Just because you live like a Jew and are circumcised doesn't make you a real Jew.

1 Corinthians 7:19

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

Galatians 6:13

They are circumcised, but they don't obey the Law of Moses. All they want is to boast about having you circumcised.

Galatians 6:15

It doesn't matter if you are circumcised or not. All that matters is that you are a new person.

Deuteronomy 30:6

You and your descendants are stubborn, but the LORD will make you willing to obey him and love him with all your heart and soul, and you will enjoy a long life.