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Galatians 6:12The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ— μὴ διώκωνται·
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Galatians 6:12The Bible in Living English
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12 It is such as want to make a fine appearance in flesh that are compelling you to get circumcised, only in order that for the Christ’s cross they may not be persecuted;
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Galatians 6:12American Standard Version
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12 As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.
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Galatians 6:12The Emphasized Bible
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12 As many as are wishing to make a good show in flesh The same are compelling you to get circumcised,—Only that for the cross of Christ [Jesus] they may not be suffering persecution!
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Galatians 6:12King James Version
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12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.
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Galatians Study Notes—Chapter 6New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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who want to make a good impression in the flesh: Or “who want to look good outwardly.” In this context, “the flesh” refers to what is related to the physical body and therefore is outwardly visible to others. Certain individuals claiming to be Christians taught that getting circumcised and adhering to other features of the Mosaic Law were essential for gaining God’s approval. However, their motive was to make a favorable impression on the Jews. They wanted to “avoid being persecuted” by Jewish enemies of Christianity. By being overly concerned about outward appearances and insisting on circumcision, they were, in fact, denying that Jesus’ death was the only basis for gaining salvation.
the torture stake: Or “the execution stake.”—See Glossary.
the torture stake of the Christ: Here the term “torture stake” (Greek, stau·rosʹ) is used to represent Jesus’ death on the stake. Jesus died in this way so that mankind would no longer be enslaved to sin but could become reconciled to God and enjoy a good relationship with Him. Paul was “persecuted” by the Jews for recognizing and proclaiming Jesus’ death on the torture stake as the sole basis for gaining salvation.
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