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but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Who is one inwardly (ο εν τω κρυπτω). Repeat Ιουδαιος (Jew) here also, "the in the inward part Jew" (circumcision of the heart περ…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But he is a Jew. He fulfills the design of the Jewish institution; he truly shows what it is to be a Jew.

Which is one inwardly…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

This section forms a connecting link with the opening of the next chapter. “The characteristic mark and badge of the Jew has two sides: one outward…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

If this principle were fully recognized everywhere, it would certainly put an end to all that notion of sacramentarianism that some hold. It is not…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

That this portion is intended as a conclusion to the discussion of both the law and circumcision is evident, for both are mentioned, though the law…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

What he then adds, in the spirit, not in the letter, understand this way: He calls the outward rite without piety, the letter, an…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But he is a Jew which is one inwardly. Who has an internal work of grace upon his soul: who has not only an outward name,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

No forms, ordinances, or notions can profit without regenerating grace, which will always lead to seeking to partake of the righteousness of God by…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. After showing that the doers of the law are justified even without being hearers, which pertained to the Gentiles, the Apostle now shows …

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