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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/romans/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So then, if those who are not circumcised keep the law&#8217s requirements, will they not be regarded as though they were circumcised?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And if the Gentiles obey God’s law, won’t God declare them to be his own people?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So, if a man who is uncircumcised keeps the precepts of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />If a man who is not circumcised keeps the requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore if the uncircumcision keeps the requirements of the Law, will not his uncircumcision be reckoned for circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore, if an uncircumcised man keeps the righteous requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So if the uncircumcised man keeps the requirements of the Law, will his uncircumcision not be regarded as circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So if the uncircumcised man keeps the requirements of the Law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />If therefore the uncircumcised man keeps the requirements of the Law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So if the uncircumcised man observes the righteous requirements of the Law, will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So if the uncircumcised man keeps the requirements of the Law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded [by God] as circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So if an uncircumcised man keeps the law’s requirements, will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore if an uncircumcised man keeps the law&#8217s requirements, will his uncircumcision not be counted as circumcision? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />If therefore the uncircumcision keep the ordinances of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be reckoned for circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />In fact, if they obey the Law, they are as good as anyone who is circumcised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />If therefore the uncircumcision keep the ordinances of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be reckoned for circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So if a man does what Moses' Teachings demand, won't he be considered circumcised even if he is uncircumcised?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If the Gentile, who is not circumcised, obeys the commands of the Law, will not God regard him as though he were circumcised? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So if a man who is uncircumcised keeps the requirements of the Law, his uncircumcision will be regarded as circumcision, won't it? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />If a man who is not circumcised keeps the requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Therefore if the uncircumcised man obeys the righteous requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />If therefore the uncircumcised keep the requirements of the law, won't his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore, if the uncircumcision keepeth the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />In the same way if an uncircumcised man pays attention to the just requirements of the Law, shall not his lack of circumcision be overlooked, and,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />If therefore the uncircumcised keep the ordinances of the law, won’t his uncircumcision be accounted as circumcision? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />If, therefore, the uncircumcision may keep the righteousness of the Law, will not his uncircumcision be reckoned for circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore if the uncircumcision keeps the requirements of the Law, will not his uncircumcision be reckoned for circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> If, therefore the uncircumcision the righteousness of the law may keep, shall not his uncircumcision for circumcision be reckoned?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Therefore if uncircumcision watch the justification of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be reckoned for circumcision?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />If, then, the uncircumcised keep the justices of the law, shall not this uncircumcision be counted for circumcision? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, if the uncircumcised keep the justices of the law, shall not this lack of circumcision be counted as circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Again, if an uncircumcised man keeps the precepts of the law, will he not be considered circumcised?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So, if those who are uncircumcised keep the requirements of the law, will not their uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, if the uncircumcision keep the statutes of the law, behold would not the uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But if he of the uncircumcision will observe the commandments of The Written Law, behold, is not the uncircumcision accounted for circumcision?<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />If, then, he who is uncircumcised keeps the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Then if uncircumcision may keep the righteousness of the law, will not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />If then the uncircumcision observe the righteous judgments of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be accounted for circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />if therefore an uncircumcised Gentile keep the moral precepts contained in the law, shall not he be reckon'd, as if he were circumcised?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />In the same way if an uncircumcised man pays attention to the just requirements of the Law, shall not his lack of circumcision be overlooked, and,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />If, therefore, the uncircumcision keep the ordinances of the law, shall not his uncircumcision he reckoned for circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore if the uncircumcised keep the righteous precepts of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be accounted to him for circumcision?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/2-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=530" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/2.htm">The Jews and the Law</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly."></a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/203.htm" title="203: akrobystia (N-NFS) -- From akron and probably a modified form of posthe; the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised state or person.">a man who is not circumcised</a> <a href="/greek/5442.htm" title="5442: phylassē (V-PSA-3S) -- Probably from phule through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. Be on guard; by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid.">keeps</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1345.htm" title="1345: dikaiōmata (N-ANP) -- From dikaioo; an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision.">requirements</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/3551.htm" title="3551: nomou (N-GMS) -- From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.">law,</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouch (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">will not</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/203.htm" title="203: akrobystia (N-NFS) -- From akron and probably a modified form of posthe; the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised state or person.">uncircumcision</a> <a href="/greek/3049.htm" title="3049: logisthēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. ">be regarded</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">as</a> <a href="/greek/4061.htm" title="4061: peritomēn (N-AFS) -- Circumcision. From peritemno; circumcision.">circumcision?</a> </span> <span class="reftext">27</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-6.htm">Galatians 5:6</a></span><br />For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-15.htm">Galatians 6:15</a></span><br />For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything. What counts is a new creation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-19.htm">1 Corinthians 7:19</a></span><br />Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commandments is what counts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-11.htm">Colossians 2:11</a></span><br />In Him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of your sinful nature, with the circumcision performed by Christ and not by human hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Philippians 3:3</a></span><br />For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-11.htm">Ephesians 2:11-13</a></span><br />Therefore remember that formerly you who are Gentiles in the flesh and called uncircumcised by the so-called circumcision (that done in the body by human hands)— / remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. / But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11-12</a></span><br />I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. / But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-22.htm">John 7:22-24</a></span><br />But because Moses gave you circumcision, you circumcise a boy on the Sabbath (not that it is from Moses, but from the patriarchs.) / If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making the whole man well on the Sabbath? / Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9-10</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. / Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/56-4.htm">Isaiah 56:4-5</a></span><br />For this is what the LORD says: “To the eunuchs who keep My Sabbaths, who choose what pleases Me and hold fast to My covenant— / I will give them, in My house and within My walls, a memorial and a name better than that of sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Isaiah 56:6-7</a></span><br />And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/4-4.htm">Jeremiah 4:4</a></span><br />Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and remove the foreskins of your hearts, O men of Judah and people of Jerusalem. Otherwise, My wrath will break out like fire and burn with no one to extinguish it, because of your evil deeds.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-16.htm">Deuteronomy 10:16</a></span><br />Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and stiffen your necks no more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/30-6.htm">Deuteronomy 30:6</a></span><br />The LORD your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, and you will love Him with all your heart and with all your soul, so that you may live.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Isaiah 56:6,7</a></b></br> Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11,12</a></b></br> And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/15-28.htm">Matthew 15:28</a></b></br> Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great <i>is</i> thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/22-24.htm">Accounted</a> <a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/romans/2-25.htm">Circumcised</a> <a href="/romans/2-25.htm">Circumcision</a> <a href="/acts/19-27.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-20.htm">Credited</a> <a href="/john/14-24.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/john/14-21.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/romans/2-25.htm">Law</a> <a href="/luke/1-6.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Overlooked</a> <a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Pays</a> <a href="/luke/1-6.htm">Precepts</a> <a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/acts/5-13.htm">Regarded</a> <a href="/acts/15-28.htm">Requirements</a> <a href="/romans/2-13.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/acts/21-21.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/acts/11-3.htm">Uncircumcised</a> <a href="/romans/2-25.htm">Uncircumcision</a> <a href="/romans/1-27.htm">Way</a> <a href="/john/16-19.htm">Won't</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/4-3.htm">Accounted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-33.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/romans/2-27.htm">Circumcised</a> <a href="/romans/2-27.htm">Circumcision</a> <a href="/romans/4-3.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/romans/4-3.htm">Credited</a> <a href="/1_john/2-4.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/romans/2-27.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/romans/2-27.htm">Law</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-2.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/exodus/23-21.htm">Overlooked</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Pays</a> <a href="/galatians/3-10.htm">Precepts</a> <a href="/romans/4-3.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/romans/8-36.htm">Regarded</a> <a href="/romans/8-4.htm">Requirements</a> <a href="/romans/3-5.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/romans/7-1.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/romans/2-27.htm">Uncircumcised</a> <a href="/romans/2-27.htm">Uncircumcision</a> <a href="/romans/3-2.htm">Way</a> <a href="/romans/2-27.htm">Won't</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/2-1.htm">No excuse for sin.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/2-6.htm">No escape from judgment.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/2-14.htm">Gentiles cannot;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/2-17.htm">nor Jews.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>If a man who is not circumcised</b><br>In the Jewish tradition, circumcision was a physical sign of the covenant between God and Abraham, as seen in <a href="/genesis/17-10.htm">Genesis 17:10-14</a>. It was a mark of identity and belonging to the people of Israel. However, Paul addresses Gentiles who were not part of this covenant and did not bear this physical sign. The early church faced significant tension over whether Gentile converts needed to adopt Jewish customs, including circumcision, to be true followers of Christ. This phrase challenges the notion that physical rituals alone determine one's standing before God.<p><b>keeps the requirements of the law</b><br>The "requirements of the law" refer to the moral and ethical commands found in the Mosaic Law. Paul emphasizes that true obedience to God is not merely about external rituals but about living according to His commandments. This echoes the teachings of Jesus, who prioritized the spirit of the law over its letter (<a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17-20</a>). The focus is on the inward transformation and genuine righteousness that fulfills the law's intent, as seen in the lives of those who follow Christ.<p><b>will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?</b><br>Paul argues that genuine obedience to God's law, even without the physical sign of circumcision, is what truly matters. This radical idea suggests that God values the heart's condition over external markers. It aligns with the prophetic tradition, such as in <a href="/jeremiah/4-4.htm">Jeremiah 4:4</a>, which calls for a "circumcision of the heart." This concept is further developed in <a href="/romans/2-29.htm">Romans 2:29</a>, where Paul states that true circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit. This teaching underscores the inclusivity of the Gospel, where faith in Christ transcends cultural and ritualistic boundaries, uniting all believers in spiritual kinship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul is addressing the church in Rome, which consists of both Jewish and Gentile believers. His teachings often focus on the relationship between the Law and faith in Christ.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gentiles.htm">Gentiles</a></b><br>Non-Jewish people who were not traditionally part of the covenant community of Israel. In this context, they are those who are not circumcised but may still fulfill the law's requirements.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/circumcision.htm">Circumcision</a></b><br>A physical sign of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants, representing Jewish identity and adherence to the Law.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law</a></b><br>Refers to the Mosaic Law given to Israel, which includes moral, ceremonial, and civil commandments.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a></b><br>The city where the recipients of this letter reside, a diverse and influential center of the ancient world, with a mix of Jewish and Gentile believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/true_obedience_is_heart-centered.htm">True Obedience is Heart-Centered</a></b><br>The essence of obedience to God is not in external rituals but in a heart that seeks to fulfill His will. This challenges believers to examine their motivations and ensure their actions stem from genuine faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a></b><br>The message of salvation and righteousness through faith is available to all, regardless of cultural or religious background. This encourages believers to embrace diversity within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_law's_fulfillment_in_christ.htm">The Law's Fulfillment in Christ</a></b><br>While the Law is important, its ultimate fulfillment is found in Christ. Believers are called to live by the Spirit, which empowers them to meet the Law's righteous requirements.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ_over_cultural_markers.htm">Identity in Christ Over Cultural Markers</a></b><br>Our identity as Christians is rooted in our relationship with Christ, not in cultural or religious symbols. This calls for a focus on spiritual growth and unity in the faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/diligent_or_slothful_habits.htm">What is the significance of circumcision in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_circumcision.htm">What does the Bible say about circumcision?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_galatians_3_28_erase_distinctions.htm">How does Galatians 3:28's declaration of unity erase cultural, gender, and social distinctions that still seem to persist in both biblical and modern contexts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_stance_on_racism.htm">What is the Bible's stance on racism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/2-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">If</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐὰν</span> <span class="translit">(ean)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> </span><span class="str2">If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a man who is not circumcised</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀκροβυστία</span> <span class="translit">(akrobystia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_203.htm">Strong's 203: </a> </span><span class="str2">From akron and probably a modified form of posthe; the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised state or person.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">keeps</span><br /><span class="grk">φυλάσσῃ</span> <span class="translit">(phylassē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5442.htm">Strong's 5442: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from phule through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. Be on guard; by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὰ</span> <span class="translit">(ta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">requirements</span><br /><span class="grk">δικαιώματα</span> <span class="translit">(dikaiōmata)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1345.htm">Strong's 1345: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dikaioo; an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Law,</span><br /><span class="grk">νόμου</span> <span class="translit">(nomou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3551.htm">Strong's 3551: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">{will} not</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐχ</span> <span class="translit">(ouch)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">uncircumcision</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀκροβυστία</span> <span class="translit">(akrobystia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_203.htm">Strong's 203: </a> </span><span class="str2">From akron and probably a modified form of posthe; the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised state or person.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be regarded</span><br /><span class="grk">λογισθήσεται</span> <span class="translit">(logisthēsetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3049.htm">Strong's 3049: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">circumcision?</span><br /><span class="grk">περιτομὴν</span> <span class="translit">(peritomēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4061.htm">Strong's 4061: </a> </span><span class="str2">Circumcision. From peritemno; circumcision.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/2-26.htm">Romans 2:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/2-26.htm">Romans 2:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/2-26.htm">Romans 2:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/2-26.htm">Romans 2:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/2-26.htm">Romans 2:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/2-26.htm">Romans 2:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/2-26.htm">Romans 2:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/2-26.htm">Romans 2:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/2-26.htm">Romans 2:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/2-26.htm">Romans 2:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/2-26.htm">NT Letters: Romans 2:26 If therefore the uncircumcised keep the ordinances (Rom. 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