Persecution a Benefit to the Church
Galatians 6:12
As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised…


The cold water of persecution is often thrown on the Church's face to fetch her to herself when she is in a swoon of indolence or pride.

(C. H. Spurgeon.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

WEB: As many as desire to look good in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.




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