Romans 2:26 nasb — So if the uncircumcised man keeps the requirements of the Law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?

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"So if the uncircumcised man keeps the requirements of the Law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?"

— Romans 2:26, NASB

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Romans 2 — Context

23

You who boast in the Law, through your breaking the Law, do you dishonor God?

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For "THE NAME OF GOD IS BLASPHEMED AMONG THE GENTILES BECAUSE OF YOU," just as it is written.

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For indeed circumcision is of value if you practice the Law; but if you are a transgressor of the Law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.

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So if the uncircumcised man keeps the requirements of the Law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?

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And he who is physically uncircumcised, if he keeps the Law, will he not judge you who though having the letter of the Law and circumcision are a transgressor of the Law?

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For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh.

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But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from men, but from God.

Romans 2:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 2:26 say?
Romans 2:26 in the NASB reads: “So if the uncircumcised man keeps the requirements of the Law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?”
Where is Romans 2:26 in the Bible?
Romans 2:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 2, verse 26.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 2:26.
What translation should I read Romans 2:26 in?
Romans 2:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 2:26?
Romans 2:26 reads (NASB): “So if the uncircumcised man keeps the requirements of the Law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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