but instead we should write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from eating anything that has been strangled, and from blood.
Acts 16:3 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Paul wanted Timothy to go with him; so he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places, since they all knew that his father was a Greek. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Paul desired Timothy to go with him [as a missionary]; and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews that were in those places, all of whom knew that his father was a Greek. American Standard Version (1901) Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and he took and circumcised him because of the Jews that were in those parts: for they all knew that his father was a Greek. Common English Bible Paul wanted to take Timothy with him, so he circumcised him. This was because of the Jews who lived in those areas, for they all knew Timothy’s father was Greek. Catholic Public Domain Version Paul wanted this man to travel with him, and taking him, he circumcised him, because of the Jews who were in those places. For they all knew that his father was a Gentile. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Him Paul would have to go along with him: and taking him he circumcised him, because of the Jews who were in those places. For they all knew that his father was a Gentile. |
but instead we should write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from eating anything that has been strangled, and from blood.
But Paul chose Silas and departed, after being commended by the brothers and sisters to the grace of the Lord.
Circumcision does not matter and uncircumcision does not matter. Keeping God’s commands is what matters.
To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win Jews; to those under the law, like one under the law #– #though I myself am not under the law #– #to win those under the law.
But not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be circumcised, even though he was a Greek.
since the one at work in Peter for an apostleship to the circumcised was also at work in me for the Gentiles.
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision accomplishes anything; what matters is faith working through love.
But you know his proven character, because he has served with me in the gospel ministry like a son with a father.