11 ^cHe received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. The purpose was ^dto make him the father of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness would be counted to them as well,

Abraham Justified by Faith

1 What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, ^tour forefather according to the flesh?

24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for¹ you. Do this in remembrance of me.”² 25 In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”