Philippians 3:1-3

Expanded Bible

The Importance of Christ

3 [Furthermore, or Finally,] My brothers and sisters, ·be full of joy [rejoice] in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it ·will help you to be more ready [^Lis a safeguard/protection for you]. ² ·Watch out for [Beware] those who do evil, ·who are like dogs [^Lbeware the dogs; ^Ca derogatory reference to Paul’s opponents], ·who demand to cut the body [^Lbeware the mutilation; ^Ca mocking reference to those who demand circumcision of Gentile believers]. 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],