Bible Strands
Galatians 6:15
For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything. What counts is a new creation.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Galatian churches at the close of his letter, summarizing his argument after contrasting his boasting in the cross with the external markers of Jewish law.
The words — `οὔτε` (oute) = Neither and `περιτομή` (peritomē) = circumcision are the lexical anchors for the verse's opening negation of ritual identity.
The thread — This theme of ritual irrelevance and transformative renewal appears in Galatians 5:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, and Colossians 3:10.
Why it lands — The text declares that external religious status holds no value and that only the reality of a new creation matters. It demands the reader discard reliance on ceremonial markers and evaluate spiritual standing solely on transformative union with Christ.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!
- Colossians 3:10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
- Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.
- Ephesians 4:24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
- Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
- 1 Corinthians 7:19 Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commandments is what counts.
- Romans 2:28 A man is not a Jew because he is one outwardly, nor is circumcision only outward and physical.
- Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
- Revelation 21:5 And the One seated on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.”