but to write to them to abstain from the contamination of idols, and from sexual immorality, and from what is strangled, and from blood.
Acts 16:3 - Tree of Life Version Paul wanted this man to accompany him, and he took him and circumcised him for the sake of the Jewish people in those places—for they all knew that his father was 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 to write to them to abstain from the contamination of idols, and from sexual immorality, and from what is strangled, and from blood.
But Paul selected Silas and went out, being entrusted by the brothers and sisters to the gracious care of the Lord.
Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing—but keeping God’s commandments matters.
To the Jewish people I identified as a Jew, so that I might win over the Jewish people. To those under Torah I became like one under Torah (though not myself being under Torah), so that I might win over those under Torah;
Yet not even Titus who was with me, a Greek, was forced to be circumcised.
(For the same God who was at work in Peter as an emissary to the Jews, also was at work in me as an emissary to the Gentiles.)
For in Messiah Yeshua, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any meaning—but only trust and faithfulness expressing itself through love.
But you know Timothy’s proven character, that he served with me in spreading the Good News like a son with his father.