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For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh;
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Identity is of the Heart
Commentators unanimously stress that true spiritual identity is not based on outward factors like ancestry, religious labels, or ceremonies. Paul argues that being a 'real Jew' is an internal matter of the heart, not just external observance. This challenges any reliance on heritage or formal religion for one's standing with God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For he is not a Jew, etc. He who is merely descended from Abraham, and is circumcised, and externally conforms to the law only, does not p…
Which is one outwardly (ο εν τω φανερω). Ιουδαιος (Jew) has to be repeated (ellipse) with the article, "the in the open Jew" (circ…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
For a Jew is not he, etc. The meaning is that a real Jew is not to be ascertained either by natural descent, by profession, or by an exter…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he is not a Jew which is one outwardly The apostle removes the plea in favour of the Jews, taken from their name…
No forms, ordinances, or notions can profit without regenerating grace, which will always lead to seeking to partake of the righteousness of God by…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing that the doers of the law are justified even without being hearers, which pertained to the Gentiles, the Apostle now shows …
