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Romans 2:23-29

23 You who brag about the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?

24 As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”

25 Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, you have become as though you had not been circumcised.

26 If those who are not circumcised keep the law’s requirements, will they not be regarded as though they were circumcised?

27 The one who is not circumcised physically and yet obeys the law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.

28 A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical.

29 No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise is not from men, but from God.

Cross References for Romans 2:23-29

Romans 9:4 - the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, t... Click to read the verse Romans 9:4 Click to read the verse Romans 9:4

Romans 1:30 - slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they d... Click to read the verse Romans 1:30 Click to read the verse Romans 1:30

Romans 3:2 - Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. Click to read the verse Romans 3:2 Click to read the verse Romans 3:2

Leviticus 13:32 - On the seventh day the priest is to examine the sore, and if the itch has not spread and there ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 13:32 Click to read the verse Leviticus 13:32

Romans 3:27 - Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, ... Click to read the verse Romans 3:27 Click to read the verse Romans 3:27

Luke 18:11 - The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men—... Click to read the verse Luke 18:11 Click to read the verse Luke 18:11

Jeremiah 8:8-9 - “‘How can you say, “We are wise, for we have the law of the Lord,” when actually the lying pen ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:8-9 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:8-9

Romans 2:17 - The Jews and the Law Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and brag about... Click to read the verse Romans 2:17 Click to read the verse Romans 2:17

John 9:28-29 - Then they hurled insults at him and said, “You are this fellow’s disciple! We are disciples of ... Click to read the verse John 9:28-29 Click to read the verse John 9:28-29

John 5:45 - “But do not think I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, on whom your hope... Click to read the verse John 5:45 Click to read the verse John 5:45

Romans 2:25 - Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, you have become as tho... Click to read the verse Romans 2:25 Click to read the verse Romans 2:25

Matthew 19:17-20 - “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you w... Click to read the verse Matthew 19:17-20 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:17-20

Luke 10:26-29 - “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” Click to read the verse Luke 10:26-29 Click to read the verse Luke 10:26-29

James 1:22-27 - Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Click to read the verse James 1:22-27 Click to read the verse James 1:22-27

James 4:16-17 - As it is, you boast and brag. All such boasting is evil. Click to read the verse James 4:16-17 Click to read the verse James 4:16-17