Romans 3:1

What advantage? Literally, “What surplus?” What special privilege or advantage does the Jew have over the Gentile? Since a real Jew is one inwardly, what is the advantage of belonging to the chosen race? Since an uncircumcised Gentile who fulfills the requirements of the law is regarded as if he were actually circumcised (ch. 2:26), what is the use of being circumcised at all? A Christian might ask in a similar way, If baptism and church membership in and of themselves bring no special advantage (see on ch. 2:29), what is the use of being baptized and joining the church at all?