Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him; and he took him and had him circumcised because of the Jews who were in those places, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.
1 Corinthians 9:20 - New Revised Standard Version To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to men under the Law, [I became] as one under the Law, though not myself being under the Law, that I might win those under the Law. American Standard Version (1901) And to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, not being myself under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; Common English Bible I act like a Jew to the Jews, so I can recruit Jews. I act like I’m under the Law to those under the Law, so I can recruit those who are under the Law (though I myself am not under the Law). Catholic Public Domain Version And so, to the Jews, I became like a Jew, so that I might gain the Jews. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And I became to the Jews, a Jew, that I might gain the Jews: |
Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him; and he took him and had him circumcised because of the Jews who were in those places, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.
After staying there for a considerable time, Paul said farewell to the believers and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. At Cenchreae he had his hair cut, for he was under a vow.
Now we know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced, and the whole world may be held accountable to God.
For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ;
Tell me, you who desire to be subject to the law, will you not listen to the law?
in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children.