Galatians 6:15-17
Expanded Bible
15 It ·is not important [makes no difference; is nothing] if a man is circumcised or uncircumcised. The important thing is ·being the new people God has made [L a new creation; 2 Cor. 5:17]. 16 Peace and mercy to those who ·follow [walk/live by] this rule—and to ·all of God’s people [L the Israel of God; C either: (1) Jewish Christians or (2) the church as the “new Israel”].
17 ·So [or In conclusion; or From now on] do not give me any more trouble. [L For] I ·have scars on my body that show I belong to Jesus [L bear the marks of Jesus on my body; C from his many beatings for the Gospel; perhaps also indicating his “branding” as a slave of Jesus Christ].
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Galatians 6:15-17
New International Version
15 Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything;(A) what counts is the new creation.(B) 16 Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule—to[a] the Israel of God.
17 From now on, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks(C) of Jesus.
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- Galatians 6:16 Or rule and to
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