19 Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God's commands is what counts.
19 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.
19 For neither circumcision counts for anything nor uncircumcision, but keeping the commandments of God.
19 Being Jewish isn't the point. The really important thing is obeying God's call, following his commands.
19 Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God is what matters.
19 For it makes no difference whether or not a man has been circumcised. The important thing is to keep God's commandments.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:19
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:17-24
(Read 1 Corinthians 7:17-24)
The rules of Christianity reach every condition; and in every state a man may live so as to be a credit to it. It is the duty of every Christian to be content with his lot, and to conduct himself in his rank and place as becomes a Christian. Our comfort and happiness depend on what we are to Christ, not what we are in the world. No man should think to make his faith or religion, an argument to break through any natural or civil obligations. He should quietly and contentedly abide in the condition in which he is placed by Divine Providence.