Revised Common Lectionary (Semicontinuous)
14 Be doing all things without grumblings and arguments 15 in-order-that you may become[a] blameless[b] and innocent, children of God without-blemish amidst a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you are shining[c] as lights[d] in the world, 16 holding-out[e] the word of life— for a boast for me in the day of Christ that I did not run in vain nor labor in vain!
But Let Us Rejoice Together No Matter What Happens To Me
17 But if I even am being poured-out[f] upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am rejoicing [over it], and rejoicing-with you all. 18 And you also be rejoicing the same way, and be rejoicing-with me.
Finally, Rejoice In The Lord
3 Finally, my brothers, be rejoicing in the Lord. To be writing the same things to you is not troublesome for me, and is safe for you—
Watch Out For The False Circumcision
2 Be watching-out-for the dogs[a], be watching out for the evil workers, be watching out for the mutilation[b]. 3 For we are the circumcision, the ones worshiping in the Spirit of God and boasting in Christ Jesus and not putting-confidence in the flesh— 4 though myself having confidence even in the flesh!
If Anyone Can Put Confidence In The Flesh, I More
If any other person thinks that he may put-confidence in the flesh, I more—
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing