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Berean Standard Bible

“No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.”

Romans 2:29

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Paul confronts those who rely on being Jewish, having the law and circumcision as a mark of belonging, while not living by it. He says outward marks are of value only when accompanied by obedience.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.

World English Bible (WEB)

but he is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit not in the letter; whose praise is not from men, but from God.

King James Version (KJV)

But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But he is a Jew who is a secret one, whose circumcision is of the heart, in the spirit and not in the letter; whose praise is not from men, but from God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

but a Jew is he who is so inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart, in spirit, not in letter, of which the praise is not of men, but of God.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas es Judío el que lo es en lo interior; y la circuncisión es la del corazón, en espíritu, no en letra; la alabanza del cual no es de los hombres, sino de Dios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No, judío es aquel que lo es en su interior y, en su interior ha sido circuncidado de acuerdo con el Espíritu y no con un mandamiento escrito. Quien así lo ha experimentado recibe la alabanza de Dios, no de la gente.

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