Act 16:3 | TNotes | STEP | 16:3 Paul had Timothy circumcised to enhance Timothy’s acceptance and effectiveness as a Jew in Jewish circles (contrast Titus, who was a full Gentile, Gal 2:3 ). Elsewhere Paul clarified that it makes no difference to God whether one is circumcised or not circumcised (Rom 2:25-29 ; Gal 5:6 ; 6:15 ). Paul was prepared to use any legitimate means to communicate the Good News (1 Cor 9:20-21 ) to various audiences.

bGal 2:3►

cRom 2:25-29►

dGal 5:6►

f1 Cor 9:20-21►

‏ Acts 16:3

16:3 ^a Paul had Timothy circumcised to enhance Timothy’s acceptance and effectiveness as a Jew in Jewish circles (contrast Titus, who was a full Gentile, Gal 2:3 ^b). Elsewhere Paul clarified that it makes no difference to God whether one is circumcised or not circumcised (Rom 2:25-29 ^c; Gal 5:6 ^d; 6:15 ^e). Paul was prepared to use any legitimate means to communicate the Good News (1 Cor 9:20-21 ^f) to various audiences.