Mat 23:15 | TNotes | STEP | 23:15 A convert (proselyte) made a full conversion to Judaism, performing such observances as baptism, sacrifice, and circumcision (see Acts 13:43 ). A convert was thus distinct from a “God-fearer,” who adopted certain Jewish beliefs, most notably monotheism, without fully converting to Judaism (see Luke 7:4-5 ; Acts 10:2 ). It is likely that to make one convert means to persuade God-fearers to become full converts to Judaism by undergoing circumcision (cp. Gal 2:3 , 14 ; 5:2-12 ; 6:12-13 ). • of hell: Greek of Gehenna; see study note on 5:29.

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bActs 13:43►

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eGal 2:3►

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g5:2-12►

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‏ Matthew 23:15

23:15 ^a A convert (proselyte) made a full conversion to Judaism, performing such observances as baptism, sacrifice, and circumcision (see Acts 13:43 ^b). A convert was thus distinct from a “God-fearer,” who adopted certain Jewish beliefs, most notably monotheism, without fully converting to Judaism (see Luke 7:4-5 ^c; Acts 10:2 ^d). It is likely that to make one convert means to persuade God-fearers to become full converts to Judaism by undergoing circumcision (cp. Gal 2:3 ^e, 14 ^f; 5:2-12 ^g; 6:12-13 ^h).

• of hell: Greek of Gehenna; see study note on 5:29.