Verse 28

Romans 2:28

New Living Translation

28 For you are not a true Jew just because you were born of Jewish parents or because you have gone through the ceremony of circumcision.

Original Language Text

greek

οὐ γὰρ ὁ ἐν τῷ φανερῷ Ἰουδαῖός ἐστιν, οὐδὲ ἡ ἐν τῷ φανερῷ ἐν σαρκὶ περιτομή·

English Translation

For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh.

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Chapter 2 Context

1 You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you... Focus ↗

2 And we know that God (Elohim), in his justice, will punish anyone who does such things. Focus ↗

3 Since you judge others for doing these things, why do you think you can avoid God (Elohim)’s judgmen... Focus ↗

4 Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God (Elohim) is with you? Does this mean n... Focus ↗

5 But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishmen... Focus ↗

6 He will judge everyone according to what they have done. Focus ↗

7 He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and imm... Focus ↗

8 But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the tr... Focus ↗

9 There will be trouble and calamity for everyone who keeps on doing what is evil — for the Jew first... Focus ↗

10 But there will be glory and honor and peace from God (Elohim) for all who do good — for the Jew firs... Focus ↗

11 For God (Elohim) does not show favoritism. Focus ↗

12 When the Gentiles sin, they will be destroyed, even though they never had God (Elohim)’s written law... Focus ↗

13 For merely listening to the law doesn’t make us right with God (Elohim). It is obeying the law that... Focus ↗

14 Even Gentiles, who do not have God (Elohim)’s written law, show that they know his law when they ins... Focus ↗

15 They demonstrate that God (Elohim)’s law is written in their hearts, for their own conscience and th... Focus ↗

16 And this is the message I proclaim — that the day is coming when God (Elohim), through Christ Yashua... Focus ↗

17 You who call yourselves Jews are relying on God (Elohim)’s law, and you boast about your special rel... Focus ↗

18 You know what he wants; you know what is right because you have been taught his law. Focus ↗

19 You are convinced that you are a guide for the blind and a light for people who are lost in darkness... Focus ↗

20 You think you can instruct the ignorant and teach children the ways of God (Elohim). For you are cer... Focus ↗

21 Well then, if you teach others, why don’t you teach yourself? You tell others not to steal, but do y... Focus ↗

22 You say it is wrong to commit adultery, but do you commit adultery? You condemn idolatry, but do you... Focus ↗

23 You are so proud of knowing the law, but you dishonor God (Elohim) by breaking it. Focus ↗

24 No wonder the Scriptures say, “The Gentiles blaspheme the name of God (Elohim) because of you.” Focus ↗

25 The Jewish ceremony of circumcision has value only if you obey God (Elohim)’s law. But if you don’t... Focus ↗

26 And if the Gentiles obey God (Elohim)’s law, won’t God (Elohim) declare them to be his own people? Focus ↗

27 In fact, uncircumcised Gentiles who keep God (Elohim)’s law will condemn you Jews who are circumcise... Focus ↗

28 For you are not a true Jew just because you were born of Jewish parents or because you have gone thr...

29 No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God (Elohim). And true circumcision is not merely ob... Focus ↗

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