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Colossians 2:11 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Colossians 2:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 2 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:”
Colossians 2:11 (KJV)
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Commentary on Colossians 2:11
In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ. Paul addresses Jewish legalism requiring physical circumcision. Believers possess superior circumcision: "made without hands" (acheiropoiētō, ἀχειροποιήτῳ), divine rather than human work. This "circumcision of Christ" means either circumcision provided by Christ or participating in Christ's death (preferable interpretation given v. 12)."Putting off the body of the sins of the flesh" (apekdysei tou sōmatos tōn hamartiōn tēs sarkos, ἀπεκδύσει τ...
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Cross-References for Colossians 2:11
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“and circumcision is that of the heart”
“who worship God in the Spirit”
“that our old man was crucified with him”
“And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.”
“and the heart of your seed”
“as concerning your former way of life”
“wrath”
“and it is no longer I that live”
“he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold”
“and be no more stiff-necked.”