1Cor 7:18-19 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Cor 7:18-19: 7:18-19 Circumcision illustrates the general principle just stated (7:17 ). All Jewish males were circumcised. Some, seeking acceptance in Gentile society, attempted to reverse the procedure surgically (see 1 Maccabees 1:14-15; Josephus, Antiquities 12.5.1), a practice Paul discourages. Circumcision has little importance (see also Rom 2:28-29 ; 4:9-12 ; Gal 5:2-6 ; 6:12-15 ; Phil 3:2-3 ) compared with keeping God’s commandments, such as the commands to love God and others.

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cRom 2:28-29►

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eGal 5:2-6►

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gPhil 3:2-3►

‏ 1 Corinthians 7:18-19

Summary for 1Cor 7:18-19: 7:18-19 ^a Circumcision illustrates the general principle just stated (7:17 ^b). All Jewish males were circumcised. Some, seeking acceptance in Gentile society, attempted to reverse the procedure surgically (see 1 Maccabees 1:14-15; Josephus, Antiquities 12.5.1), a practice Paul discourages. Circumcision has little importance (see also Rom 2:28-29 ^c; 4:9-12 ^d; Gal 5:2-6 ^e; 6:12-15 ^f; Phil 3:2-3 ^g) compared with keeping God’s commandments, such as the commands to love God and others.