For we are the circumcision,(A) the ones who worship by the Spirit(B) of God, boast in Christ Jesus,(C) 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: circumcised the eighth day;(D) of the nation of Israel,(E) of the tribe of Benjamin,(F) a Hebrew born of Hebrews; regarding the law,(G) a Pharisee; regarding zeal,(H) persecuting(I) the church; regarding the righteousness that is in the law,(J) blameless.(K)

But everything that was a gain to me, I have considered to be a loss because of Christ.

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