For we are the circumcision, the ones who worship[a] by the Spirit[b] of God and boast in Christ Jesus and do not put confidence in the flesh, although I could have confidence even in the flesh.

Righteousness Through Christ

If anyone else thinks to put confidence in the flesh, I can do so more: circumcised on the eighth day[c], from the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born from Hebrews, according to the law a Pharisee,

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 3:3 Or “who serve”
  2. Philippians 3:3 Or “in the Spirit”
  3. Philippians 3:5 Literally “with respect to circumcision it was on the eighth day”

For it is we who are the circumcision,(A) we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus,(B) and who put no confidence in the flesh— though I myself have reasons for such confidence.(C)

If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised(D) on the eighth day, of the people of Israel,(E) of the tribe of Benjamin,(F) a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee;(G)

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