Galatians 6:12

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Those who want to make a good impression in the flesh are the ones compelling you to be circumcised—only so that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

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  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    As many as desire to make a good appearance in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only to avoid suffering persecution for the cross of Christ.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    As many as{G3745} desire{G2309} to make a fair show{G2146} in{G1722} the flesh,{G4561} they{G3778} compel{G315} you{G5209} to be circumcised;{G4059} only{G3440} that{G2443} they may{G3361} not be persecuted{G1377} for the cross{G4716} of Christ.{G5547}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    As many as{G3745} desire{G2309}{(G5719)} to make a fair shew{G2146}{(G5658)} in{G1722} the flesh{G4561}, they{G3778} constrain{G315}{(G5719)} you{G5209} to be circumcised{G4059}{(G5745)}; only{G3440} lest{G3363} they should suffer persecution{G1377}{(G5747)} for the cross{G4716} of Christ{G5547}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    As many as desyre with vtwarde apperauce to please carnally they constrayne you to be circumcised only be cause they wolde not suffre persecucion with the crosse of Christ.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    They that wil please in the flesh, constrayne you to be circumcysed, onely lest they shulde be persecuted with the crosse of Christ.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    As many as desire to make a faire shewe in the flesh, they constraine you to be circumcised, onely because they would not suffer persecution for the crosse of Christ.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    As many as desire with outwarde appearaunce to please carnally, the same constrayne you to be circumcised, onlye lest they shoulde suffer persecution for the crosse of Christe.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    As many as desire to look good in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    as many as are willing to make a good appearance in the flesh, these constrain you to be circumcised -- only that for the cross of the Christ they may not be persecuted,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Those who have the desire to seem important in the flesh, put force on you to undergo circumcision; only that they may not be attacked because of the cross of Christ.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    As many as desire to look good in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Those who want to make a good showing in external matters are trying to force you to be circumcised. They do so only to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ.

Referenced Verses

  • Gal 5:11 : 11 Brothers, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? If that were the case, the offense of the cross would be eliminated.
  • Acts 15:1 : 1 Some men came down from Judea and began teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved."
  • 2 Cor 11:13 : 13 For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.
  • Gal 2:3 : 3 Yet not even Titus, who was with me, though he was Greek, was forced to be circumcised.
  • Col 2:23 : 23 These have an appearance of wisdom in self-made religion, false humility, and severe treatment of the body, but they have no value against the indulgence of the flesh.
  • Gal 2:14 : 14 But when I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter in front of them all, 'If you, being a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?'
  • Acts 15:5 : 5 But some believers from the sect of the Pharisees stood up and declared, "It is necessary to circumcise them and to order them to keep the law of Moses."
  • 2 Cor 10:12 : 12 We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they lack understanding.
  • Gal 6:13 : 13 For even those who are circumcised do not keep the law themselves, but they want you to be circumcised so they can boast about your flesh.
  • Phil 1:15 : 15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
  • Phil 2:4 : 4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
  • Phil 3:18 : 18 For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ, as I have often told you, and now I tell you again with tears.
  • Matt 6:2 : 2 So, when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly, I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
  • Matt 6:5 : 5 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly, I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
  • Matt 6:16 : 16 When you fast, do not look somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly, I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
  • Matt 23:5 : 5 They do all their deeds to be seen by others. They make their phylacteries broad and their tassels long.
  • Matt 23:28 : 28 So too, on the outside you appear righteous to people, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.
  • Luke 16:15 : 15 Jesus said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight."
  • Luke 20:47 : 47 They devour widows’ houses and make long prayers for appearance’s sake. These will receive a greater condemnation.
  • John 7:18 : 18 The one who speaks on his own seeks his own glory, but the one who seeks the glory of the One who sent him is truthful, and there is no unrighteousness in him.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Gal 6:13-17
    5 verses
    90%

    13 For even those who are circumcised do not keep the law themselves, but they want you to be circumcised so they can boast about your flesh.

    14 But as for me, may I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

    15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but what matters is a new creation.

    16 May peace and mercy come upon all who follow this standard, and also upon the Israel of God.

    17 From now on, let no one cause me trouble, because I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.

  • Gal 5:10-13
    4 verses
    80%

    10 I am confident in the Lord that you will think no other way. The one who is troubling you will bear the judgment, whoever he may be.

    11 Brothers, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? If that were the case, the offense of the cross would be eliminated.

    12 I wish those who unsettle you would go all the way and emasculate themselves!

    13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

  • Gal 5:1-3
    3 verses
    77%

    1 For freedom, Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

    2 Listen! I, Paul, say to you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you.

    3 Again I declare to every man who allows himself to be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law.

  • Phil 3:3-4
    2 verses
    75%

    3 For we are the circumcision, the ones who worship by the Spirit of God, glory in Christ Jesus, and do not put confidence in the flesh.

    4 Though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks they have grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more:

  • Gal 6:11
    74%

    11 See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand!

  • Gal 5:24
    74%

    24 Now those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

  • Acts 16:3
    74%

    3 Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he had him circumcised because of the Jews who lived in those areas, as they all knew his father was a Greek.

  • 2 Cor 11:12
    73%

    12 And I will keep on doing what I am doing, so that I can cut off the opportunity of those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things they boast about.

  • Rom 2:24-28
    5 verses
    73%

    24 For as it is written, 'The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.'

    25 Circumcision indeed has value if you obey the law, but if you are a lawbreaker, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.

    26 So, if those who are uncircumcised keep the righteous requirements of the law, will their uncircumcision not be regarded as circumcision?

    27 The one who is not physically circumcised but keeps the law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.

    28 For a person is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical.

  • Phil 1:15-16
    2 verses
    73%

    15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

    16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.

  • Gal 2:3-4
    2 verses
    73%

    3 Yet not even Titus, who was with me, though he was Greek, was forced to be circumcised.

    4 This arose because of false brothers who were secretly brought in, who slipped in to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus, so they might bring us into bondage.

  • Gal 4:17
    72%

    17 They are zealous for you, but not in a good way. They want to exclude you, so that you might be zealous for them.

  • Gal 6:2
    72%

    2 Carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

  • Gal 1:10
    72%

    10 For am I now trying to win the approval of people, or of God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

  • Gal 5:6
    71%

    6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision carries any weight, but faith working through love does.

  • Rom 13:14
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    14 But clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not make provision for the desires of the flesh.

  • Gal 3:1
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    1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes, Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.

  • Col 2:11
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    11 In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not done by hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, through the circumcision of Christ.

  • Gal 4:15
    71%

    15 What happened to your blessedness? I testify that, if it were possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.

  • 1 Cor 7:18
    71%

    18 Was anyone called after being circumcised? Let him not undo his circumcision. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? Let him not be circumcised.

  • Phil 3:18
    71%

    18 For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ, as I have often told you, and now I tell you again with tears.

  • 2 Cor 12:6
    71%

    6 For if I desire to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone think more of me than what they see in me or hear from me.

  • 2 Cor 10:2
    71%

    2 I beg you that when I am present, I will not have to be bold with the confidence I consider using against some, who think we live according to the flesh.

  • Gal 2:14
    71%

    14 But when I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter in front of them all, 'If you, being a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?'

  • Gal 4:12
    70%

    12 I beg you, brothers: Become like me, for I also became like you. You have done me no wrong.

  • 2 Cor 5:12
    70%

    12 We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart.

  • Eph 2:11
    70%

    11 Therefore, remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh—who are called 'the uncircumcision' by those who are called 'the circumcision,' which is done in the flesh by human hands—

  • Acts 15:1
    70%

    1 Some men came down from Judea and began teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved."

  • Acts 15:24
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    24 Since we have heard that some have gone out from us and troubled you with teachings, unsettling your minds, although we gave them no such instructions,

  • 2 Cor 11:18
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    18 Since many boast according to the flesh, I also will boast.

  • Gal 3:4
    70%

    4 Did you suffer so much for nothing—if it really was for nothing?

  • Gal 2:10
    70%

    10 They asked only that we remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.

  • 1 Thess 2:14
    69%

    14 For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, because you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews.

  • 1 Thess 2:6
    69%

    6 We did not seek glory from people, neither from you nor from others.