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1 Corinthians 9:19-22 -- Paul becomes as a Jew to win Jews, as under the law to win those under the law, as without law to win those without law. Timothy's circumcision fits this pattern.

Does Acts Teach Us to Follow the Law of Moses? Hebrew Roots part 3 01:13:27 – 01:15:02

Cross-reference to 1 Corinthians 9 to explain Timothy's circumcision

Winger brings in 1 Corinthians 9 to explain the principle: Paul contextualizes his practice for maximum gospel effectiveness. Timothy needed circumcision not because of any ongoing requirement but to avoid barriers in Jewish ministry. Paul also mentions the 'law of Christ' as a distinct concept from Mosaic law.

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