Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
That they may
General references
Bible References
Keep
Matthew 23:3
therefore, all things that they command you to observe, observe and do. But do not according to their works: for they command, and do not.
Romans 2:17
But if you are named Jew, and rest in the law, and make your boast in God.
Romans 3:9
What then? Do we, Jews, excel? Not at all: for we have already convicted all, both Jews and Greeks, of being under sin,
2 Peter 2:19
While they promise them freedom, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for by whatever any man is overcome, he is also enslaved.
That they may
1 Corinthians 3:21
Therefore, let no one glory in men; for all things are yours,
1 Corinthians 5:6
Your boasting is not good; know you not that a little leaven leavens the whole mass?
2 Corinthians 11:18
Since many boast according to the flesh, I also will boast.
General references
Matthew 23:4
For they bind up burdens that are heavy and hard to be borne, and lay them on the shoulders of men; but they refuse to move them with one of their fingers.
Luke 5:38
But new wine must be put into new bottles, and both will be preserved.
1 Corinthians 1:31
that, as it is written: He that glories, let him glory in the Lord.
2 Corinthians 10:17
But let him that boasts, boast in the Lord: