in Ro 2:27,29 means the outward form. The "oldness of the letter" (Ro 2:6) is a phrase which denotes the old way of literal outward obedience to the law as a system of mere external rules of conduct. In 2Co 3:6, "the letter" means the Mosaic law as a written law. (See Writing.)
who WILL RENDER TO EACH PERSON ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS:
And he who is physically uncircumcised, if he keeps the Law, will he not judge you who though having the letter of the Law and circumcision are a transgressor of the Law?
But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from men, but from God.
who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
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