Romans 2:28

A man is not a Jew because he is one outwardly, nor is circumcision only outward and physical.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh;

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} he is{G2076}{(G5748)} not{G3756} a Jew{G2453}, which is one outwardly{G1722}{G5318}; neither{G3761} is that circumcision{G4061}, which is outward{G1722}{G5318} in{G1722} the flesh{G4561}:

Strong's King James

(28) For he isn't a Judean in outward appearance nor is circumcision in outward appearance in the flesh!

The F.O.G

[28] A person is not a Jew merely by external appearance, nor is circumcision merely an outward, physical matter.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

For he is not a Jew who is so outwardly, neither is circumcision that which is outward in flesh;

Young's Literal Translation

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Romans 2:28

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Jean Paul Joseph

Romans 2:28