Romans 4:10

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But when did this happen? Was it before or after Abraham was circumcised? Of course, it was before.

Cross References

Genesis 15:16

Four generations later, your descendants will return here and take this land, because only then will the people who live here be so sinful that they deserve to be punished.

Genesis 17:1

Abram was ninety-nine years old when the LORD appeared to him again and said, “I am God All-Powerful. If you obey me and always do right,

Genesis 17:10

As the sign that you are keeping this promise, you must circumcise every man and boy in your family.

Romans 4:11

Abraham let himself be circumcised to show that he had been accepted because of his faith even before he was circumcised. This makes Abraham the father of all who are acceptable to God because of their faith, even though they are not circumcised.

Romans 4:9

Are these blessings meant for circumcised people or for those who are not circumcised? Well, the Scriptures say that God accepted Abraham because Abraham had faith in him.

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.

Galatians 6:15

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