Galatians 6:13
“For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.”
Galatians 6:13 — King James Version
Verse 13 of 18 in Galatians chapter 6 — King James Version. Read it in context below, with maps, timelines and thematic connections beside the text.
Galatians 6:13 in other translations
- World English Bible
- “For even they who receive circumcision don’t keep the law themselves, but they desire to have you circumcised, that they may boast in your flesh.”
- American Standard Version
- “For not even they who receive circumcision do themselves keep the law; but they desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.”
Galatians 6 — full chapter (King James Version)
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil of . For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For every man shall his own burden. Let him that is taught in communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of . Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. 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 of . For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep ; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may in your flesh. But God forbid that I should , save in the of our Lord , by whom the world is unto me, and I unto the world. For in neither availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be them, and , and upon the of God. From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I in my body the marks of the Lord . Brethren, the of our Lord be with your spirit. Amen.