Galatians 5:11

Translations

Modern

Now, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.

Traditional

And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.

Literal

Now, brothers, if I still proclaim circumcision, why still am I persecuted? Then the offense of the cross has been nullified.

Latin

Ego autem, fratres, si circumcisionem adhuc prædico: quid adhuc persecutionem patior? ergo evacuatum est scandalum crucis.

Original

Greek

English

Now, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.

Notes

Galatians 5:11

If I am still preaching: This likely refers to Paul's preaching as an enthusiastic supporter of Judaism before he converted to Christianity (1:13–14; Acts 7:58–8:3). As a Christian, Paul never preached that non-Jews must be circumcised.
Why am I still being persecuted? If Paul had been promoting a religion based on laws, the devoted Jews would not have been persecuting him everywhere he went. These leaders were angry because Paul taught that people did not need to follow the law of Moses to be saved. They thought this teaching was deeply offensive (compare Romans 9:33; 1 Corinthians 1:23).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Circumcision Oppression of God’s People The Purpose of the Sinai Covenant The Stone the Builders Rejected

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1 Corinthians 1:23
…but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,
Galatians 6:12
Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. They only do this to avoid persecution for the cross of Christ.
Galatians 4:29
At that time, however, the son born by the flesh persecuted the son born by the Spirit. It is the same now.
Acts 21:21
But they are under the impression that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe our customs.
1 Peter 2:8–9
…and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed.
Galatians 2:3
Yet not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be circumcised, even though he was a Greek.
1 Corinthians 1:18
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 15:30
And why do we endanger ourselves every hour?
2 Corinthians 11:23–26
Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death.
Romans 9:32–33
Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,
Acts 21:28
…crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.”
Acts 23:13–14
More than forty of them were involved in this plot.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Circumcision Fruit of the Spirit Letter to the Galatians Offend, Offense Peter, Second Letter of

Topics

Circumcision: Abrogated Cross: Figurative Crucifixion: The Reproach of Offense: The Wicked Take, At: Christ Crucified Paul: Persecutions Endured By Persecution: Preacher of the Gospel Subject To Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul

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