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. Cross References Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 23:27 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside, but on the inside are full of dead men's bones and every kind of impurity. Acts 15:1 Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved." Galatians 5:11 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. Treasury of Scripture 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. as desire. Galatians 6:13 Matthew 6:2,5,16 Matthew 23:5,28 they constrain. Galatians 2:3,14 Acts 15:1,5 lest. Galatians 5:11 Philippians 3:18 |