Translations
Modern
The one who is physically uncircumcised yet keeps the law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.
Traditional
And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law?
Literal
And the uncircumcision by nature, fulfilling the law, will judge you who through the letter and circumcision are a transgressor of the law.
Latin
…et judicabit id quod ex natura est præputium, legem consummans, te, qui per litteram et circumcisionem prævaricator legis es?
Original
Greek
English
The one who is physically uncircumcised yet keeps the law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.
Notes
Paul waits to explain righteousness through faith (see 3:21) until he first teaches about the sinfulness of all people. Both non-Jews and Jews are equally under the power of sin (1:18–32; 2:1–3:8). Because of this, both groups are in the same situation before God. No one can gain God’s favor by their own actions or obedience (3:9–20). All people need God’s saving action, not their own efforts.
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Faith Jew Letter to the Romans Sin Uncircumcision
Topics
Circumcision: A Seal of Righteousness Formalism: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Judgment: According to Opportunity and Works