Romans 2:28

For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Romans 2:28

BSB
A man is not a Jew because he is one outwardly, nor is circumcision only outward and physical.
AKJV
For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:
CPDV
For a Jew is not he who seems so outwardly. Neither is circumcision that which seems so outwardly, in the flesh.
ERV
For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:
NHEB
For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh;
SMT
For he in appearance, is not a Jew; neither circumcision, in appearance in the flesh:

Commentary for Romans 2:28

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Romans 2:28
Summary
True identity is inward not outward ceremony
Event
True Jewish identity redefined
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching