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Heart Over Ritual
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse champions inward reality over outward ceremony. Paul argues that a person's obedience and heart condition are what matter to God, not external rites like circumcision. As Charles Spurgeon notes, this principle refutes any idea that grace is automatically attached to a ceremony. True faith is an internal work of the Spirit.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 2:26
18th Century
Theologian
Therefore if the uncircumcision. If those who are not circumcised, that is, the Gentiles.
Keep the righteousness of the law
AT Robertson
On Romans 2:26
Keep (φυλασση). Present subjunctive with εαν, condition of third class, mere supposition like that in verse 25, "keep on keeping" …
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 2:25–29
19th Century
Bishop
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…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 2:26–29
19th Century
Preacher
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
On Romans 2:26
If the law was the major distinctive of the Jews, a close second was circumcision. As with the law, so with circumcision, the nation was guilty of …
John Calvin
On Romans 2:26
16th Century
Theologian
If then the uncircumcision, etc. This is a very strong argument. Everything is subordinate to its ultimate purpose. Circumcision is orient…
John Gill
On Romans 2:26
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore if the uncircumcision keep
These words are spoken hypothetically; if any such persons could be found among…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 2:25–29
17th Century
Minister
No forms, ordinances, or notions can profit without regenerating grace, which will always lead to seeking to partake of the righteousness of God by…