Philippians 3:4

though I, if anyone, have cause to rely even on them. If anyone thinks he can rely on external privileges, far more can I!

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In The King James Version

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:

In Context

3For it is we who are the circumcised – we whose worship is prompted by the Spirit of God, who exult in Christ Jesus, and who do not rely on external privileges;

5I was circumcised when eight days old; I am an Israelite by birth, and of the tribe of Benjamin; I am a Hebrew, and the child of Hebrews. As to the Law, I was a Pharisee;

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 11:18As so many are boasting of earthly things, I, too, will boast.

Matthew Henry on Philippians 3:2-4

Description of True Christians. ( a. d. 62.) 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. 3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. It seems the church of the Philippians, though a faithful and flourishing church, was disturbed by the judaizing teachers, who endeavoured to… Read the whole commentary →

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