Acts 16:3

The Passion Translation

Paul recognized God’s favor on Timothy’s life and wanted him to accompany them in ministry, but Paul had Timothy circumcised first because of the significant Jewish community living in the region, and everyone knew that Timothy’s father wasn’t a Jew.

Cross References

Acts 15:20

We will go to them as apostles and teach them to be set free from offering sacrifices to idols, sexual immorality, and eating anything strangled or with any blood.

Acts 15:37

Barnabas wished to take Mark (also known as John) along with them,

Acts 15:40

And Paul chose Silas as his partner. After the believers prayed for them, asking for the Lord’s favor on their ministry, they left

1 Corinthians 7:19

Your identity before God has nothing to do with circumcision or uncircumcision. What really matters is following God’s commandments.

1 Corinthians 9:20

I became Jewish to the Jewish people in order to win them to the Messiah. I became like one under the law to gain the people who were stuck under the law, even though I myself am not under the law.

Galatians 2:3

Even though Titus was a Syrian, they accepted him as a brother without demanding that he first be circumcised.

Galatians 2:8

For the same God who empowered Peter’s apostolic ministry to the Jews also flowed through me as an apostle to those who are gentiles.

Galatians 5:6

When you’re joined to the Anointed One, circumcision and religious obligations can benefit you nothing. All that matters now is living in the faith that works and expresses itself through love.

Philippians 2:22

You already know about his excellent reputation, since he has served alongside me as a loyal son in the work of ministry.