ESV Reformation Study Bible – Gal 5:11
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Gal 5:11

5:11 still preach circumcision. Paul may be referring to his life before his conversion, or he may be refuting a false charge from his opponents that he preaches the necessity of circumcision for salvation when the Jerusalem apostles are present but leaves out that requirement when in the company of Gentiles (1:10).

offense of the cross. See 1 Cor. 1:18–2:5.