Now, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished. Cross References Romans 9:33 as it is written: "See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame." 1 Corinthians 1:23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, Galatians 3:1 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. Galatians 4:29 At that time, however, the son born by the flesh persecuted the son born by the Spirit. It is the same now. Galatians 6:12 Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. They only do this to avoid persecution for the cross of Christ. 1 Peter 2:8 and, "A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense." They stumble because they disobey the word--and to this they were appointed. Treasury of Scripture And I, brothers, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offense of the cross ceased. if. Galatians 2:3 Acts 16:3 why. Galatians 4:29 Galatians 6:12,17 Acts 21:21,28 the offence. Isaiah 8:14 Romans 9:32,33 1 Corinthians 1:18,23 |