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
All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not according to their works: for they say, and do not.
Romans 2:17
Behold, you are called a Jew, and rest in the law, and make your boast of God,
Romans 3:9
What then? are we better than they? No, in no way: for we have before proved both Jews and Greeks, that they are all under sin;
2 Peter 2:19
While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
That they may
1 Corinthians 3:21
Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;
1 Corinthians 5:6
Your glorying is not good. Know you not that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?
2 Corinthians 11:18
Seeing that many boast after the flesh, I will boast also.
General references
Matthew 23:4
For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
Luke 5:38
But new wine must be put into new wineskins; and both are preserved.
1 Corinthians 1:31
That, according as it is written, He that glories, let him glory in the Lord.
2 Corinthians 10:17
But he that glories, let him glory in the Lord.