6 occurrences

'Circumcision' in the Bible

For prior to the coming of certain men from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he began to withdraw and hold himself aloof, fearing the party of the circumcision.

Verse ConceptsCowardiceExclusivenessRacial PrejudiceFear Of ManInstabilityRelations With ForeignersCircumcision PartyNecessity Of CircumcisionFear Of Enemies

Behold I, Paul, say to you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will be of no benefit to you.

Verse ConceptsAbolitionSalvation Not By WorksValue

And I testify again to every man who receives circumcision, that he is under obligation to keep the whole Law.

Verse ConceptsNecessityCircumcisionUnder The Lawthe Law of moses

But I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? Then the stumbling block of the cross has been abolished.

Verse ConceptsAbolitionOffenceNecessity Of CircumcisionSignificance Of Christ's CrucifixionPersecution

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