Jeremiah 9:25
25 "The days are coming," declares the Lord, "when I will punish all who are circumcised only in the flesh-
Other Translations of Jeremiah 9:25
King James Version
25 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will punish
English Standard Version
25 "Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will punish all those who are circumcised merely in the flesh--
The Message
25 "Stay alert! It won't be long now" - God's Decree! - "when I will personally deal with everyone whose life is all outside but no inside:
New King James Version
25 "Behold, the days are coming," says the Lord, "that I will punish all who are circumcised with the uncircumcised--
New Living Translation
25 "A time is coming," says the Lord, "when I will punish all those who are circumcised in body but not in spirit-
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:25
Commentary on Jeremiah 9:23-26
(Read Jeremiah 9:23-26)
In this world of sin and sorrow, ending soon in death and judgement, how foolish for men to glory in their knowledge, health, strength, riches, or in any thing which leaves them under the dominion of sin and the wrath of God! and of which an account must hereafter be rendered; it will but increase their misery. Those are the true Israel who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. Let us prize the distinction which comes from God, and will last for ever. Let us seek it diligently.