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Berean Standard Bible

“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.”

Galatians 5:6

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Study note

Paul is defending Christian freedom against those who insisted that circumcision was necessary for Gentile believers. In this verse he steps back to say what really counts for people who belong to Christ.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.

World English Bible (WEB)

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision amounts to anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love.

King James Version (KJV)

For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith working through love.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because in Christ Jesus, having circumcision or not having circumcision are equally of no profit; but only faith working through love.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for in Christ Jesus neither circumcision avails anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith through love working.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque en Cristo Jesús ni la circuncisión vale algo, ni la incircuncisión; sino la fe que obra por la caridad.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Estando unidos a Cristo Jesús no cuenta nada si estamos circuncidados o no. Nos basta la fe que actúa a través del amor.

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