Galatians 6:15

Final Warnings and Blessings · Galatians 6:11–18
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Translations

Modern
For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything. What counts is a new creation.
Traditional
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.
Literal
For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything, but a new creation.
Latin
In Christo enim Jesu neque circumcisio aliquid valet, neque præputium, sed nova creatura.

Original

Greek
English
For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything. What counts is a new creation.

Notes

The Galatians misunderstood the good news about Jesus. A new creation comes through Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit, not by human effort (compare 2 Corinthians 5:16–17).

Paul picked up the writing tool from his amanuensis (secretary) and wrote a postscript himself. He did this to prove the letter was truly his and to make a final appeal.

Glossary

Adam (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Church Crucifixion Letter to the Galatians New New Creation, New Creature Renewal, Regeneration Uncircumcision

Topics

Creature: New Creature Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Ordinance: Insufficiency of, for Salvation Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning The New Birth: A New Creation Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation