Being circumcised or being uncircumcised does not make any difference; all that matters is keeping God's commands.

But it is not everyone that has this knowledge; for some, through being long accustomed to idols, still eat meat that has been sacrificed to them as really offered to an idol, and their consciences, being oversensitive, are troubled.

so that in his presence no human being might have anything to boast of.

For what human being can understand a man's thoughts except the man's own spirit within him? Just so no one understands the thoughts of God but the spirit of God.

I for my part care very little about being examined by you or by any human court. I do not even offer myself for investigation.

And can you put on airs, instead of being overwhelmed with grief at having to expel from your number the man who has done this?

So, my brothers, set your hearts on being inspired to preach, and yet do not hinder people from speaking ecstatically.