Philippians 3:2-4
English Standard Version
2 Look out for (A)the dogs, look out for (B)the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For (C)we are the circumcision, (D)who worship (E)by the Spirit of God[a] and (F)glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh— 4 (G)though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more:
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- Philippians 3:3 Some manuscripts God in spirit
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
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