King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
Complete Jewish Bible:
And as for me, brothers, if I am still preaching that circumcision is necessary, why am I still being persecuted? If that were the case, my preaching about the execution-stake would cause no offense whatever.
Berean Standard Bible:
Now, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.
American Standard Version:
But I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? then hath the stumbling-block of the cross been done away.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G1161} I{G1473}, brethren{G80}, if{G1487} I{G2784} yet{G2089} preach{G2784} circumcision{G4061}, why{G5101} do I{G1377} yet{G2089} suffer persecution{G1377}? then{G686} is{G2673} the offence{G4625} of the cross{G4716} ceased{G2673}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Corinthians 1:23
- But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
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.
Galatians 4:29
- But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him [that was born] after the Spirit, even so [it is] now.
Galatians 2:3
- But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:
1 Corinthians 15:30
- And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?
Acts 21:21
- And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise [their] children, neither to walk after the customs.
Acts 16:3
- Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.
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Commentary for Galatians 5:11
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G1473
There are 334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐγώ
Transliteration: egṓ
Pronunciation: eg-o'
Description: a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic):--I, me. For the other cases and the plural see ἐμέ, ἐμοί, ἐμοῦ, ἡμᾶς, ἡμεῖς, ἡμῖν, ἡμῶν, etc. - Strong's Number: G80
There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀδελφός
Transliteration: adelphós
Pronunciation: ad-el-fos'
Description: from Α (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like Α):--brother. - Strong's Number: G1487
There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰ
Transliteration: ei
Pronunciation: i
Description: a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.:--forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in εἴγε, εἰ δὲ μή(γε), εἰ καί, εἰ μή, εἰ μή τι, εἴ περ, εἴ πως, εἴ τις, ἐκ. See also ἐάν. - Strong's Number: G2784
There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κηρύσσω
Transliteration: kērýssō
Pronunciation: kay-roos'-so
Description: of uncertain affinity; to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel):--preacher(-er), proclaim, publish. - Strong's Number: G2089
There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔτι
Transliteration: éti
Pronunciation: et'-ee
Description: perhaps akin to ἔτος; "yet," still (of time or degree):--after that, also, ever, (any) further, (t-)henceforth (more), hereafter, (any) longer, (any) more(-one), now, still, yet. - Strong's Number: G4061
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περιτομή
Transliteration: peritomḗ
Pronunciation: per-it-om-ay'
Description: from περιτέμνω; circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people, literally or figuratively):--X circumcised, circumcision. - Strong's Number: G5101
There are 483 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τίς
Transliteration: tís
Pronunciation: tis
Description: probably emphatic of τὶς; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions):--every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why. - Strong's Number: G1377
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διώκω
Transliteration: diṓkō
Pronunciation: dee-o'-ko
Description: a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb (to flee; compare the base of δειλός and διάκονος); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute:--ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward. - Strong's Number: G686
There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄρα
Transliteration: ára
Pronunciation: ar'-ah
Description: probably from αἴρω (through the idea of drawing a conclusion); a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows):--haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially γέ or οὖν (after) or εἰ (before). Compare also ἆρα. - Strong's Number: G2673
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καταργέω
Transliteration: katargéō
Pronunciation: kat-arg-eh'-o
Description: from κατά and ἀργέω; to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally or figuratively:--abolish, cease, cumber, deliver, destroy, do away, become (make) of no (none, without) effect, fail, loose, bring (come) to nought, put away (down), vanish away, make void. - Strong's Number: G4625
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σκάνδαλον
Transliteration: skándalon
Pronunciation: skan'-dal-on
Description: ("scandal"); probably from a derivative of κάμπτω; a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin):--occasion to fall (of stumbling), offence, thing that offends, stumblingblock. - Strong's Number: G4716
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σταυρός
Transliteration: staurós
Pronunciation: stow-ros'
Description: from the base of ἵστημι; a stake or post (as set upright), i.e. (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to death, i.e. self-denial; by implication, the atonement of Christ:--cross.