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Philippians 3:2-4
New International Version
Philippians 3:2-4
New International Version
2 Watch out for those dogs,(A) those evildoers, those mutilators of the flesh. 3 For it is we who are the circumcision,(B) we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus,(C) and who put no confidence in the flesh— 4 though I myself have reasons for such confidence.(D)
If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more:
Philippians 3:2-4
International Standard Version
Philippians 3:2-4
International Standard Version
2 Beware of the dogs! Beware of the evil workers! Beware of the mutilators![a] 3 For it is we who are the circumcision[b]—we who worship in the Spirit of God[c] and find our joy in the Messiah[d] Jesus. We have not placed any confidence in the flesh, 4 although I could have confidence in the flesh. If anyone thinks he can place confidence in the flesh, I have more reason to think so.[e]
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- Philippians 3:2 Lit. the mutilation; Lit. katatome (a cutting off)
- Philippians 3:3 Lit. peritome (a cutting around)
- Philippians 3:3 Other mss. read worship God in the Spirit
- Philippians 3:3 Or Christ
- Philippians 3:4 Lit. I more
Philippians 3:2-4
King James Version
Philippians 3:2-4
King James Version
2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
4 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:
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