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NASB | Acts 16:3 Paul wanted this man to go with him; and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those parts, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 16:3 Paul wanted Timothy to go with him [as a missionary]; and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places, since they all knew that his father was a Greek. |
Subject: Circumcision for believers, justified!? |
Bible Note: In Acts 16:3, Paul circumcised Timothy possibly to avoid accusation from the Jews. Although I fully understand the reason behind the operation, I feel that Paul went somewhat over board with his action here that is contrary to other occasions where he strongly preached against circumcision for believers. iktoose |