Philippians 3:3

For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Philippians 3:3

BSB

For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh-

AKJV

For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

CPDV

For we are the circumcised, we who serve God in the Spirit and who glory in Christ Jesus, having no confidence in the flesh.

ERV

for we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh:

NHEB

For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh;

SMT

For we are the circumcision, serving God in spirit, and boasting in Christ Jesus, and not trusting in the flesh.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Philippians 3:3

ForG1063Conjunction weG2249 areG2070VerbthecircumcisionG4061Noun Feminine whichG3588 worshipG3000Verb GodG2316Noun MasculineinthespiritG4151Noun Neuter andG2532Conjunction rejoiceG2744Verb inG1722Preposition ChristG5547Adjective JesusG2424Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction haveG3982Verb noG3756 confidenceG3982Verb inG1722PrepositionthefleshG4561Noun Feminine

Commentary for Philippians 3:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Philippians 3:3

Summary

True believers worship spiritually, not physically

Event

Defining true circumcision

Estimated Time Period

c. 62 AD