Philippians 3:6
as for religious dedication I was a persecutor of the church; while in regard to doing right according to the law I was blameless!
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
In Context
7But in whatever way such things gained me anything, I count them as a loss for Christ.
Cross References
Judges 6:30“Hand over your son,” the people of the town ordered Joash. “He must die, because he has torn down the altar of Baal and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.”
2 Kings 10:16“Come with me and see how dedicated I am to the Lord!” Jehu said, and had him ride in his chariot.
Matthew 23:25What a disaster is coming on you religious teachers and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside you're full of greed and self-indulgence.
Luke 1:6They both did what was right before God, being careful to follow all the Lord's commandments and regulations.
Acts 9:1But meanwhile Saul was making violent threats against the disciples of the Lord, wanting to kill them. He went to the high priest
Acts 22:3“I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia,” he began. “However, I was brought up here in this city, and sat at the feet of Gamaliel. I was taught to strictly observe the law of our fathers. I was zealous for God, just like all of you here today,
Matthew Henry on Philippians 3:5-9
False Confidence Renounced. ( a. d. 62.) 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: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; 6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. 7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all… Read the whole commentary →