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The Jewish ceremony of circumcision has value only if you obey God’s law. But if you don’t obey God’s law, you are no better off than an uncircumcised Gentile.
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Circumcision, the surgical ritual that marks you as a Jew, is great if you live in accord with God's law. But if you don't, it's worse than not being circumcised.
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For circumcision benefits you if you observe the law, but if you are a lawbreaker, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.
Romans 2:25 In-Context
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You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?
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As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”
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Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, you have become as though you had not been circumcised.
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So then, if those who are not circumcised keep the law’s requirements, will they not be regarded as though they were circumcised?
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The one who is not circumcised physically and yet obeys the law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.