Galatians 6:15

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

Ver. 15. For in Christ Jesus] That is, in the kingdom of Christ.

But a new creature] Either a new man, or no man.

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¹⁵ For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

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John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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