Bible verses about "circumcision" | Whiston

²¹ And when eight days were accomplished which were for the circumcising of the child, his name was named JESUS, which was so called of the angel before he was conceived in his mothers womb.

¹¹ And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which [he had] being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness, might be imputed unto them also:

¹ And certain men who came down from Judea, taught the brethren, Except ye be circumcised, and walk after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. ² But when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, Paul said that they should abide so as they had believed, and said it with great assurance. But those that came from Jerusalem charged them, Paul and Barnabas and certain others, to go up to the Apostles and Elders to Jerusalem that a determination might be made by them concerning this question. ³ They then being brought on their way by the church, they passed through both Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren. ⁴ And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received honourably of the church, and of the apostles and of the elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them. ⁵ But those that had charged them to go up to the elders rose up, saying, That certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, said, They ought to circumcise them, and to command [them] to keep the law of Moses. ⁶ And the apostles and elders came together to consider of this matter. ⁷ And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up by the spirit, and said unto them, Men, Brethren, ye know how that of ancient Days, God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. ⁸ But God, who knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving onto them the Holy Ghost, even as unto us: ⁹ And put no difference between us and them, having purified their hearts by faith. ¹⁰ Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear? ¹¹ But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we shall be saved even as they. ¹² But the Elders agreed to what Peter had said, and held their peace: and heard Barnabas and Paul, declaring what signs and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them. ¹³ And after they had held their peace, James arose up and said, Men, Brethren, hearken to me. ¹⁴ Symeon hath declared how God at the first hath visited the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. ¹⁵ And to this will agree the words of the prophets, as it is written, ¹⁶ After these things I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down: and I will build again, the ruins thereof, and I will erect it again. ¹⁷ That the residue of men might seek out God, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who will do these things. ¹⁸ Known unto the Lord is his work from the beginning of the world. ¹⁹ Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them who from among the Gentiles are turned to God; ²⁰ But that we send unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and fornication, and blood. And what things they would not have done to themselves, do not [ye] to others: ²¹ For Moses of old hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath, ²² Then pleased it the apostles and elders with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas; Judas named Barabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren: ²³ And wrote a letter containing what follows. The apostles and elders, [and] brethren, send greeting unto the brethren of the Gentiles in Antioch, and Syria, and Cilicia. ²⁴ Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, disturbing your souls; to whom we gave no commandment: ²⁵ It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send out chosen men unto you, with your beloved Barnabas and Paul; ²⁶ Men that have hazarded their lives to every temptation, for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. ²⁷ We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell the same things by word. ²⁸ For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no other burden than these necessary things; ²⁹ That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from fornication: And what things ye would not have done to your selves, not to do to another: from which if ye keep your selves ye shall do well, as moved by the Holy Spirit. Fare ye well. ³⁰ So when they were dismissed, they came in a few days down to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle. ³¹ When they had read [it] they rejoiced for the consolation. ³² And Judas and Silas being prophets also themselves, full of the Holy Spirit: comforted the brethren with many words, and confirmed [them.] ³³ And after they had tarried a space, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that sent them. ³⁴ But it pleased Silas to abide with them. But Judas alone went. ³⁵ Now Paul and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. ³⁶ And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let as return and visit the brethren in every city among whom we have preached the word of the Lord, [and see] how they do. ³⁷ But Barnabas had a mind to take with them John, whose sirname was Mark. ³⁸ But Paul was not willing, saying, he would not take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work for which they were sent. ³⁹ But the contention was so sharp, that they departed asunder one from the other: Then Barnabas took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus. ⁴⁰ And Paul took Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of the Lord. ⁴¹ And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches, and delivering the commands of the elders.

²⁸ For he is not a Jew, who is one outwardly; neither circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:

¹⁵ For in Christ Jesus neither is circumcision any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

³ But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:

³ For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh:

²⁵ For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision. ²⁶ Therefore, if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision? ²⁷ And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law? ²⁸ For he is not a Jew, who is one outwardly; neither circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: ²⁹ But he [is] a Jew, who is one inwardly; and circumcision [is] of the heart, in the spirit, not in the letter, whose praise is not of men but of God.

² Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. ³ For I testify to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debter to do the whole law. ⁴ Christ is become of no effect unto you; whosoever of you are justified by the law, ye are fallen from grace. ⁵ For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. ⁶ For in Jesus Christ, neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith which worketh by love: ⁷ Ye did run well, who did hinder you, that ye should not obey the truth? ⁸ This persuasion [[Read], is not of me that called you.] [is] of me that called you. ⁹ A little leaven corrupteth the whole lump. ¹⁰ I have confidence in you through the Lord, that you will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you, shall bear [his] judgment, whosoever he be. ¹¹ And I, brethren, if I preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.

¹⁹ Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.