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Romans 2:25

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 25 Circumcision+ is, in fact, of benefit only if you practice law;+ but if you are a transgressor of law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.

Romans 2:25

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 25 περιτομὴ Circumcision μὲν indeed γὰρ for ὠφελεῖ is benefiting ἐὰν if ever νόμον law πράσσῃς· you may be performing; ἐὰν if ever δὲ but παραβάτης transgressor νόμου of law ᾖς, you may be, ἡ the περιτομή circumcision σου of you ἀκροβυστία uncircumcision γέγονεν. has become.

Romans 2:25

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 25 Circumcision+ is, in fact, of benefit only if you practice law;+ but if you are a transgressor of law, your circumcision+ has become uncircumcision.+

Romans 2:25

The Bible in Living English
- 25 For circumcision is worth while if you live up to the law; but if you are a violator of the law your circumcision is turned to uncircumcision.

Romans 2:25

American Standard Version
- 25 For circumcision indeed profiteth, if thou be a doer of the law: but if thou be a transgressor of the law, thy circumcision is become uncircumcision.

Romans 2:25

The Emphasized Bible
- 25 For circumcision indeed profiteth—if law thou be practising; But if thou be a transgressor of law thy circumcision hath become uncircumcision.

Romans 2:25

King James Version
- 25 For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.

Romans Study Notes—Chapter 2

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 2:25
  
  Circumcision: The Mosaic Law required that a male worshipper of Jehovah be circumcised. (Le 12:2, 3; see Glossary.) Even foreigners had to get circumcised before they were allowed to eat the Passover meal. (Ex 12:43-49) In the year 49 C.E., however, just seven years before Paul wrote his letter to the Romans, the governing body in Jerusalem concluded that non-Jews who accepted the good news did not need to get circumcised and submit to the regulations of the Jewish Law. (Ac 15:1, 2, 28, 29) When Paul wrote to the Romans, he supported that spirit-inspired decision, and under the guidance of holy spirit, he clarified the matter further here and in subsequent verses. Even under the Law covenant, circumcision had to be accompanied by obedience to the Law.—Le 18:5; De 30:16; Jer 9:25; see study note on Ro 2:29.