Romans 3:1

The Passion Translation

So then what is the importance of circumcision, and what advantage is there of being a Jew?

Cross References

Genesis 25:32

“Can’t you see I’m dying of hunger?” Esau said. “What good is the birthright if I’m dead?”

Psalm 147:20

He has dealt with Israel differently than with any other people, for they have received his laws. Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!

John 4:22

Your people don’t really know the One they worship, but we Jews worship out of our experience, for it’s from the Jews that salvation is available.

Romans 3:2

Actually, there are numerous advantages. Most important, God distinguished the Jews from all other people by entrusting them with the revelation of his prophetic promises.

Romans 3:9

So, are we to conclude then that we Jews are superior to all others? Certainly not! For we have already proven that both Jews and gentiles are all under the bondage of sin.

1 Corinthians 15:32

Tell me, why did I fight “wild beasts” in Ephesus if my hope is in this life only? What was the point of that? If the dead do not rise, then Let’s party all night, for tomorrow we die!

Hebrews 13:9

So don’t let anyone lead you astray with all sorts of novel and exotic teachings. It is more beautiful to feast on grace and be inwardly strengthened than to be obsessed with dietary rules which in themselves have no lasting benefit.