Romans 2:24-26

The Voice

²⁴ Here’s what it says: “Because of you, God’s reputation is slandered by those outside the covenant.”^[a]

²⁵ You see, circumcision is of value only if you keep the law’s teachings. But if you keep breaking God’s rules, you are no different than those without the mark. ²⁶ So if an uncircumcised man abides by God’s just precepts, doesn’t that make his standing before God the same as one who is circumcised?