Philippians 3
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 4
Chapter Summary
1 He warns them to beware of false teachers. 18 He persuades them to reject the ways of carnal Christians.
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People & Context
Paul explicitly warns the believers to watch out for the 'dogs' and the 'cutting off party,' emphasizing that true believers worship by the Spirit of …
Paul declares that he counts all his past religious gains as loss and mere trash for the excellency of knowing Christ Jesus [13, 14]. His goal is to b…
Acknowledging he has not yet been perfected, Paul forgets the things behind and stretches out for the things before him [15]. He actively pursues the …
Timeline
Paul explicitly warns the believers to watch out for the 'dogs' and the 'cutting off party,' emphasizing that true believers worship by the Spirit of God [12, 13]. To prove his point, Paul lists his own exceptional Hebrew heritage and Pharisaical zeal, only to dismiss it [13].
Philippians 3:1-6Paul declares that he counts all his past religious gains as loss and mere trash for the excellency of knowing Christ Jesus [13, 14]. His goal is to be found in Christ, having righteousness based on faith rather than the Law [14].
Philippians 3:7-11Acknowledging he has not yet been perfected, Paul forgets the things behind and stretches out for the things before him [15]. He actively pursues the goal for the prize of the upward calling of God in Christ Jesus [15].
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