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Galatians 5:6

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5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision carries any weight – the only thing that matters is faith working through love. 1 

Galatians 5:11

Context
5:11 Now, brothers and sisters, 2  if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? 3  In that case the offense of the cross 4  has been removed. 5 

1 tn Grk “but faith working through love.”

2 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:11.

3 sn That is, if Paul still teaches observance of the Mosaic law (preaches circumcision), why is he still being persecuted by his opponents, who insist that Gentile converts to Christianity must observe the Mosaic law?

4 sn The offense of the cross refers to the offense to Jews caused by preaching Christ crucified.

5 tn Or “nullified.”



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