Galatians 6:15

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

Cross-reference

Galatians 5:6 repeats the same formula: circumcision/uncircumcision counts for nothing, but here emphasizing faith working through love rather than new creation.

Colossians 3:11 states that circumcision and uncircumcision don't matter, only Christ, mirroring Paul's point exactly.

Colossians 3:10 Related theme

Colossians 3:10 speaks of putting on the new self being renewed in knowledge, paralleling the new creation theme.

Ephesians 4:24 Related theme

Ephesians 4:24 describes putting on the new self created after God, directly echoing Paul's new creation concept here.

Ephesians 2:10 Related theme

Ephesians 2:10 expands on the new creation theme, stating believers are God's workmanship created in Christ for good works.

2 Corinthians 5:17 uses the identical 'new creation' phrase, directly reinforcing Paul's point that being in Christ transforms everything.

Romans 6:4 Parallel

Romans 6:4 expands on walking in newness of life through baptism—the same new creation reality Paul says truly counts.

Ephesians 2:15 speaks of Christ creating 'one new man'—the same new creation reality that nullifies old distinctions.

Romans 7:6 Parallel

Romans 7:6 contrasts serving in the new way of the Spirit—aligning with the idea that external circumcision doesn't matter, only new creation.

Romans 2:28 Parallel

Romans 2:28 defines true Jewishness by inward circumcision of heart — same contrast with outward rites that Paul makes in Galatians.

Romans 2:25 Parallel

Romans 2:25 discusses circumcision's value under law — Paul here in Galatians elevates new creation above any such value.

John 3:5 Parallel

John 3:5 specifies birth by water and Spirit — the new creation Paul refers to, contrasting with physical circumcision.

John 3:3 Parallel

John 3:3 speaks of being born again — the same 'new creation' idea as Paul, emphasizing spiritual rebirth over physical status.

Ezekiel 36:26 promises a new heart and spirit — the OT basis for Paul's 'new creation' where external rites are replaced by inward transformation.

Ezekiel 11:19 promises a new spirit and heart, a prophetic renewal that aligns with Paul's new creation reality.

Romans 3:30 Parallel

Romans 3:30 shows God justifies both circumcised and uncircumcised by faith — related to Paul's dismissal of outward status in favor of new creation.

Romans 4:10 Parallel

Romans 4:10 reinforces that circumcision is irrelevant for justification, as Abraham was credited righteous before being circumcised — aligning with 'new creation' here.

Genesis 17:23 recounts Abraham circumcising his household, illustrating the old covenant practice Paul contrasts as irrelevant.

1 Corinthians 7:19 echoes 'circumcision is nothing' but counters with keeping commandments rather than new creation, showing a different emphasis.

2 Corinthians 3:18 describes transformation into Christ's image—the ongoing process of becoming the new creation Paul highlights.

John 6:63 Parallel

John 6:63 contrasts flesh and Spirit — echoes Paul's point that external circumcision profits nothing, only the Spirit's work.

Joshua 5:5 Contrast

Joshua 5:5 describes circumcising the new generation, an old covenant act that Paul says counts for nothing now.