Galatians 6:12
As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.
Context
This verse from Galatians Chapter 6 connects to 10 cross-references. Bear one another's burdens and fulfill the law of Christ. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked — whatever a person sows they will also reap. Those who sow to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. …
Other Translations
As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.
as many as are willing to make a good appearance in the flesh, these constrain you to be circumcised--only that for the cross of the Christ they may not be persecuted,
Those who have the desire to seem important in the flesh, put force on you to undergo circumcision; only that they may not be attacked because of the cross of Christ.
Cross References
Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that …
But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise …
And certain men which came down from Judea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner …
For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring …
For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory …
And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the …
But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter …
But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: