As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. Treasury of Scripture as desire. Galatians 6:13 For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. Matthew 6:2,5,16 Therefore when you do your alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets... Matthew 23:5,28 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments... Luke 16:15 And he said to them, You are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knows your hearts... Luke 20:47 Which devour widows' houses, and for a show make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation. John 7:18 He that speaks of himself seeks his own glory: but he that seeks his glory that sent him, the same is true... 2 Corinthians 10:12 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves... 2 Corinthians 11:13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. Philippians 1:15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: Philippians 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Colossians 2:23 Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body... they constrain. Galatians 2:3,14 But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised... Acts 15:1,5 And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brothers, and said, Except you be circumcised after the manner of Moses... lest. Galatians 5:11 And I, brothers, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offense of the cross ceased. Philippians 3:18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
Context Paul's Final Warning
11You see how large a letter I have written to you with my own hand. 12As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. 13For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. 14But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world. 15For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision avails any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.
Douay-Rheims Bible
For as many as desire to please in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer the persecution of the cross of Christ.
Darby Bible Translation
As many as desire to have a fair appearance in the flesh, these compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not be persecuted because of the cross of Christ.
King James Bible
As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.
Young's Literal Translation
as many as are willing to make a good appearance in the flesh, these constrain you to be circumcised -- only that for the cross of the Christ they may not be persecuted,
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