Watch out for the dogs, watch out for the evil(A) workers, watch out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision,(B) the ones who worship by the Spirit(C) of God, boast in Christ Jesus,(D) and do not put confidence in the flesh— although I have reasons for confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more:

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Beware of the dogs! Beware of the evil workers! Beware of the mutilators![a] 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, 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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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 3:2 Lit. the mutilation; Lit. katatome (a cutting off)
  2. Philippians 3:3 Lit. peritome (a cutting around)
  3. Philippians 3:3 Other mss. read worship God in the Spirit
  4. Philippians 3:3 Or Christ
  5. Philippians 3:4 Lit. I more