'Simply' in the Bible

However, to someone who does not work, but simply believes in the one who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness.

These people who want to impress others by their external appearance are trying to force you to be circumcised, simply to avoid being persecuted for the cross of the Messiah.

Why, not even those who are circumcised obey the Law! They simply want you to be circumcised so that they can boast about your external appearance.