Parallel Verses English Standard Version I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole law. King James Bible For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. American Standard Version Yea, I testify again to every man that receiveth circumcision, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. Douay-Rheims Bible And I testify again to every man circumcising himself, that he is a debtor to the whole law. English Revised Version Yea, I testify again to every man that receiveth circumcision, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. Webster's Bible Translation For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. Weymouth New Testament I once more protest to every man who receives circumcision that he is under obligation to obey the whole Law of Moses. Galatians 5:3 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesAgain (πάλιν) Probably with reference to what he had said at his last visit. Every man Emphasizing and particularising the general to you, you, in Galatians 5:2. A debtor (ὀφειλέτης) In N.T. mostly of one under moral obligation. So in the sense of sinner, Matthew 6:12; Luke 13:4. Comp. Romans 1:14; Romans 8:12. Similarly the verb ὀφείλειν to owe, as Luke 11:4; Luke 17:10; Romans 15:1, etc., though it is frequent in the literal sense. To do the law (ποιῆσαι) Rare in N.T. See John 7:19; Romans 2:13, Romans 2:25 (πράσσῃς). Τηρεῖν to observe the law, the tradition, the commandment, Matthew 19:17; Mark 7:9; John 14:15; Acts 15:5 James 2:10 : πληροῦν to fulfill the law, Romans 13:8; Galatians 5:14; comp. ἀναπληροῦν Galatians 6:2 : φυλάσσειν to keep or guard the law, Acts 7:53; Acts 21:24; Galatians 6:13 : also with commandments, word of God or of Christ, ordinances of the law, Matthew 19:20; Mark 10:20; Luke 11:28; John 12:47; Romans 2:26. Τελεῖν to carry out the law, Romans 2:27; James 2:8. Ποιῆσαι is to perform what the law commands: τηρεῖν to observe, keep an eye on with the result of performing: φυλάσσειν to guard against violation: τελεῖν to bring to fulfillment in action. The whole law (ὅλον) Comp. James 2:10. Submission to circumcision commits one to the whole law. It makes him a party to the covenant of the law, and the law requires of every one thus committed a perfect fulfillment, Galatians 3:10. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge testify. a debtor. Galatians 3:10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written... *Gr: Cross References Luke 16:28 for I have five brothers--so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' Acts 15:1 But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved." Romans 2:25 For circumcision indeed is of value if you obey the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision becomes uncircumcision. Galatians 5:2 Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love. James 2:10 For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it. Jump to Previous Bound Circumcised Circumcision Debtor Declare Law Moses Obey Obligated Obligation Once Protest Receives Testify Undergoes Whole WitnessJump to Next Bound Circumcised Circumcision Debtor Declare Law Moses Obey Obligated Obligation Once Protest Receives Testify Undergoes Whole WitnessLinks Galatians 5:3 NIVGalatians 5:3 NLT Galatians 5:3 ESV Galatians 5:3 NASB Galatians 5:3 KJV Galatians 5:3 Bible Apps Galatians 5:3 Biblia Paralela Galatians 5:3 Chinese Bible Galatians 5:3 French Bible Galatians 5:3 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |