Romans 2:26

Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?

Ver. 26. If the uncircumcision] Which it can never do. But admit it could, &c.

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²⁶ Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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