Philippians 3:1-9 ▼

1 As to the rest, my brothers, rejoice in the LORD; indeed, [it] is not tiresome to me to write to you the same things, and for you [is] sure.

2 Look out for the dogs! Look out for the evil-workers! Look out for the mutilation!

3 For we are the circumcision, who are serving God by the Spirit, and glorying in Christ Jesus, and having no trust in flesh,

4 though I also have [cause of] trust in flesh. If any other one thinks to have trust in flesh, I more:

5 circumcision on the eighth day! Of the race of Israel! Of the tribe of Benjamin! A Hebrew of Hebrews! According to law—a Pharisee!

6 According to zeal—persecuting the Assembly! According to righteousness that is in law—becoming blameless!

7 But what things were gains to me, these I have counted loss, because of the Christ;

8 yes, indeed, and I count all things to be loss, because of the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, because of whom I suffered loss of all things, and count them to be refuse, that I may gain Christ, and be found in Him,

9 not having my righteousness, which [is] of law, but that which [is] through faith from Christ—the righteousness that is of God by faith,