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.

Bible References

Keep

Matthew 23:3
so do whatever they tell you and follow it, but stop doing what they do, because they don't do what they say.
Romans 2:17
Now if you call yourself a Jew, and rely on the Law, and boast about God,
Romans 3:9
What, then, does this mean? Are we Jews any better off? Not at all! For we have already accused everyone, both Jews and Greeks, of being under the power of sin.
2 Peter 2:19
Promising them freedom, they themselves are slaves to depravity, for a person is a slave to whatever conquers him.

That they may

1 Corinthians 3:21
So let no one boast about human beings, since everything belongs to you,
1 Corinthians 5:6
Your boasting is not good. You know that a little yeast leavens the whole batch of dough, don't you?
2 Corinthians 11:18
Since many people boast in a fleshly way, I will do it, too.

General references

Matthew 23:4
They tie up burdens that are heavy and unbearable and lay them on people's shoulders, but they refuse to lift a finger to remove them.
Luke 5:38
Instead, new wine is to be poured into fresh wineskins.
1 Corinthians 1:31
Therefore, as it is written, "The person who boasts must boast in the Lord."
2 Corinthians 10:17
"The person who boasts should boast in the Lord."

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