In the third verse, we have four distinct statements made, which we do well to consider in detail. First: “We are the circumcision,” that is, we are those who have accepted by faith the end of all flesh in the cross of Christ. We recognize its utter corruption and its powerlessness for service to God, even though placed under the most careful training and supervision. We have, therefore, put it off in the cross of Christ, “Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircision, Barbarian,