King James Bible
"For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature."
Paul declares that external religious markers—whether following Jewish law (circumcision) or not—hold no spiritual advantage for those united with Christ. This directly challenged the Judaizers who insisted Gentile converts must adopt Jewish practices, emphasizing that salvation comes through faith alone. The only thing that matters is the radical transformation that occurs when someone is spiritually reborn in Christ. This phrase encapsulates Paul's gospel: true Christianity is about internal regeneration by the Holy Spirit, not external religious conformity.