Parallel Verses English Standard Version For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh— King James Bible For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. American Standard Version for we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh: Douay-Rheims Bible For we are the circumcision, who in spirit serve God; and glory in Christ Jesus, not having confidence in the flesh. English Revised Version for we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh: Webster's Bible Translation For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. Weymouth New Testament For we are the true circumcision--we who render to God a spiritual worship and make our boast in Christ Jesus and have no confidence in outward ceremonies: Philippians 3:3 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesThe circumcision The abstract term for those who are circumcised. In the Old Testament, circumcision was a metaphor for purity. See Leviticus 26:41; Deuteronomy 10:16; Deuteronomy 30:6; Ezekiel 44:7, etc. Worship God in the spirit (πνεύματι Θεῷ λατρεύοντες) The correct reading is θεοῦ of God. Render, as Rev., worship by the Spirit of God. Worship. See on Revelation 22:3. Paul uses the Jews' word which denoted their own service of Jehovah as His peculiar people. Compare Acts 26:7. A Jew would be scandalized by the application of this term to Christian worship. Rejoice in Christ Jesus (καυχώμενοι) Rev., better, glory. Compare Jeremiah 9:23, Jeremiah 9:24, and 1 Corinthians 1:31; 2 Corinthians 10:17. In the flesh External privileges of every kind. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge we. Deuteronomy 10:16 Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no more stiff necked. Colossians 2:11 In whom also you are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands... worship. Romans 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son... Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit... rejoice. See on ver. Philippians 3:7-9 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ... Psalm 105:3 Glory you in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Isaiah 45:25 In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory. 1 Corinthians 1:29-31 That no flesh should glory in his presence... have. Cross References John 4:23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. John 4:24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." Romans 2:29 But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. His praise is not from man but from God. Romans 8:39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 9:6 But it is not as though the word of God has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel belong to Israel, Romans 15:17 In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to be proud of my work for God. 2 Corinthians 11:18 Since many boast according to the flesh, I too will boast. Jump to Previous Boast Ceremonies Christ Circumcision Confidence Faith Flesh Glory Glorying Jesus Outward Rejoice Render Serving Spirit Spiritual True. Trust WorshipJump to Next Boast Ceremonies Christ Circumcision Confidence Faith Flesh Glory Glorying Jesus Outward Rejoice Render Serving Spirit Spiritual True. Trust WorshipLinks Philippians 3:3 NIVPhilippians 3:3 NLT Philippians 3:3 ESV Philippians 3:3 NASB Philippians 3:3 KJV Philippians 3:3 Bible Apps Philippians 3:3 Biblia Paralela Philippians 3:3 Chinese Bible Philippians 3:3 French Bible Philippians 3:3 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |