Acts 16:3

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he took him and circumcised him on account of the Jews in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.

World English Bible (WEB)

Paul wanted to have him go out with him, and he took and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those parts; for they all knew that his father was a Greek.

Strong's King James

Him{G5126} would{G2309}{(G5656)} Paul{G3972} have to go forth{G1831}{(G5629)} with{G4862} him{G846}; and{G2532} took{G2983}{(G5631)} and circumcised{G4059}{(G5627)} him{G846} because{G1223} of the Jews{G2453} which{G3588} were{G5607}{(G5752)} in{G1722} those{G1565} quarters{G5117}: for{G1063} they knew{G1492}{(G5715)} all{G537} that{G3754} his{G846} father{G3962} was{G5225}{(G5707)} a Greek{G1672}.

The F.O.G *

(3) Paul (Little) wanted this one to go out with him and he took and circumcised him because of the Judeans who were in those places because they all knew his father was a Greek.

The F.O.G Message *

[3] Paul, seeing God's hand on Timothy's life, wanted him to join their missionary team. Understanding the cultural sensitivities they would face, he had Timothy circumcised, knowing his mixed heritage might otherwise become a barrier to reaching Jews with the gospel.

Young's Literal Translation

this one did Paul wish to go forth with him, and having taken him, he circumcised him, because of the Jews who are in those places, for they all knew his father—that he was a Greek.
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