Romans 2:28 meaning and explanation

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

Romans 2:28, Berean Standard Bible

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Paul is speaking to people who rely on their Jewish identity and on circumcision as proof of standing with God. Just before this, he has argued that outward markers mean nothing when the law is broken.

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