Romans 2:29

The Text-Critical English New Testament

but he is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. Such a man's praise comes not from men but from God.

Cross References

Luke 11:39

So the Lord said to him, “You Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and the platter, but inside you are full of plunder and evil.

Luke 17:21

nor will people say, ‘Behold, here it is!’ or, ‘Behold, there it is!’ For behold, the kingdom of God is within you.”

John 12:43

For they loved the glory that comes from men more than the glory that comes from God.

John 4:23

But an hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such people to worship him.

John 5:44

How can you believe when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that is from the only God?

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 2:27

Then he who is physically uncircumcised and carries out the law will judge yoʋ who, despite having the letter of the law and circumcision, transgress the law.

Romans 3:1

What then is the advantage of the Jew? Or what is the benefit of circumcision?

Romans 7:6

But now we have been released from the law, having died to that by which we were held, so that we may serve in the new way of the Spirit and not in the old way of the written code.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So then, do not judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord comes, who will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the heart. At that time each person will receive his praise from God.

1 Corinthians 7:19

Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but what matters is keeping the commandments of God.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

2 Corinthians 3:6

He has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter, but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

Philippians 3:3

For we are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who boast in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh,

1 Thessalonians 2:4

but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who examines our hearts.

1 Peter 3:4

Rather, let your adornment be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God's sight.