³ [^LFor] We are the ·ones who are truly circumcised [^L(true) circumcision]. We ·worship [serve] God ·through [or in] his Spirit, and ·our pride is [we boast/glory] in Christ Jesus. We do not put ·trust [reliance; confidence] in ·ourselves or anything we can do [human ability/effort; ^Tthe flesh], ⁴ although I might be able to put ·trust [reliance; confidence] in ·myself [human ability/effort; ^Tthe flesh]. If anyone thinks he has a reason to ·trust [rely; have confidence] in ·himself [human ability/effort; ^Tthe flesh], he should know that I have greater reason. ⁵ I was circumcised eight days after my birth [Gen. 17:12; Lev. 12:3]. I am from the people of Israel and the tribe of Benjamin. I am a ·Hebrew, and my parents were Hebrews [or true Hebrew; Hebrew through and through; ^LHebrew of Hebrews]. With regard to the ·law of Moses [^Llaw], I was a Pharisee [^CPharisees strictly followed the OT law and expanded on it with many traditions].