Therefore if the uncircumcision keep,.... These words are spoken hypothetically; if any such persons could be found among the Gentiles who keep the whole law of God; and can only be absolutely understood of such, who from a principle of grace act in obedience to the law; as in the hands of Christ, and who look to Christ as the fulfilling end of it, for righteousness; in whom they keepthe righteousness of the law perfectly:shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?
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Romans 2:26
Romans 2:26
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