²⁷ The one who is not circumcised physically and yet obeys the law will condemn you^(A) who, even though you have the^[a] written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.

²⁸ A person is not a Jew who is one only outwardly,^(B) nor is circumcision merely outward and physical.^{(C) 29} No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart,^(D) by the Spirit,^(E) not by the written code.^(F) Such a person’s praise is not from other people, but from God.^(G)

⁴ We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death^(A) in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead^(B) through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.^(C)

¹¹ In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin^(A) but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

² because through Christ Jesus^(A) the law of the Spirit who gives life^(B) has set you^[a] free^(C) from the law of sin^(D) and death.

¹⁰ But if Christ is in you,^(A) then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life^[a] because of righteousness.