Philippians 3

Warning Against False Teachers

1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint.. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. References Lord: Philippians 4:4, Psalms 37:4, Romans 5:11. Parallel theme: Philippians 4:8, Job 22:26, 2 Corinthians 13:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, James 1:2, 1 Peter 3:8, 4:13 +5

2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. Evil: Psalms 22:16. Parallel theme: Philippians 3:19, Psalms 22:20, Matthew 7:15, 2 Corinthians 11:13, Galatians 5:6, 5:15, Titus 1:16, Revelation 21:8, 22:15 +5

3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers., and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. References Christ: Colossians 2:11. References God: Deuteronomy 30:6. Spirit: Romans 7:6, 8:15, Galatians 5:25, Ephesians 6:18. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 10:16, Psalms 105:3, Jeremiah 4:4, 9:26 +5

Righteousness Through Faith in Christ

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, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the lawLaw: νόμος (Nomos). The Greek nomos (νόμος) denotes law—particularly the Mosaic law. While believers are not under law but under grace (Romans 6:14), Christ fulfilled the law (Matthew 5:17) and wrote it on believers' hearts (Hebrews 8:10)., a Pharisee; Resurrection: Acts 23:6. References Israel: Romans 11:1, 2 Corinthians 11:22. Word: Acts 22:3. Parallel theme: Genesis 17:12, Luke 1:59

6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. Righteousness: Matthew 5:20, Luke 1:6. Word: Acts 21:20, Romans 7:9. Parallel theme: 2 Kings 10:16, Matthew 23:25, Acts 8:3, 26:5, 1 Corinthians 15:9, 1 Timothy 1:13 +5

7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Parallel theme: Genesis 19:17, 19:26, Job 2:4, Proverbs 13:8, 23:23, Matthew 16:26, Luke 14:26, 14:33, 16:8 +4

8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint.: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, References Jesus: John 17:3, Acts 20:24, 1 Corinthians 2:2, 1 John 5:20. References Christ: Philippians 3:7. Parallel theme: Philippians 3:10, John 14:20, 17:8, Romans 8:18, 2 Peter 1:3 +5

9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. by faith: References Christ: Romans 8:1. Faith: Romans 1:17, Galatians 2:16. Righteousness: Ecclesiastes 7:20, Isaiah 53:11, Jeremiah 23:6, 33:16, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Titus 3:5 +5

10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrectionResurrection: ἀνάστασις (Anastasis). The Greek anastasis (ἀνάστασις) means resurrection—rising from death to life. Christ's resurrection is the 'firstfruits' (1 Corinthians 15:20), guaranteeing believers' future bodily resurrection and victory over death., and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; Resurrection: Colossians 3:1, 1 Peter 1:3. Parallel theme: Philippians 3:8, John 17:3, Romans 8:17, 2 Corinthians 1:5, 13:4, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 1:24, 1 John 2:3 +5

11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Resurrection: Acts 23:6, Revelation 20:5. Parallel theme: Acts 26:7

Pressing Toward the Goal

12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. References Jesus: Hebrews 13:21, 2 Peter 3:18. Parallel theme: Philippians 3:16, Psalms 138:8, Isaiah 51:1, Hosea 6:3, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Ephesians 1:4, Hebrews 12:14, James 3:2 +5

13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, Parallel theme: Philippians 2:12, 3:8, 3:12, Psalms 27:4, 45:10, Luke 9:62, 10:42, 2 Corinthians 5:16, Hebrews 6:1, 2 Peter 3:8 +5

14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. in Christ Jesus. References Jesus: Hebrews 3:1, 1 Peter 1:13, 5:10. References Christ: Hebrews 6:1. References God: Luke 16:16, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, 2 Peter 1:3. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 9:24, Revelation 3:21 +4

15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. References God: John 7:17, Colossians 4:12. Parallel theme: Isaiah 35:8, Matthew 5:48, Romans 15:1, 1 Corinthians 2:6, 14:20, Galatians 5:10, Colossians 1:28, Hebrews 5:14 +5

16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. Parallel theme: Philippians 1:27, 2:2, 4:2, Romans 12:16, 15:5, Galatians 6:16, Colossians 2:6, Revelation 3:3 +3

17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. Parallel theme: Philippians 4:9, Romans 16:17, 1 Corinthians 4:16, 1 Thessalonians 1:6, 2 Thessalonians 3:7, 3:9, 3:14, 1 Timothy 4:12, Hebrews 13:7, 1 Peter 5:3 +5

18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: References Christ: Galatians 1:7. Cross: Galatians 6:12. Parallel theme: Philippians 1:4, Isaiah 8:11, Jeremiah 13:17, Galatians 2:14, Ephesians 4:17, 1 Thessalonians 4:6, 2 Peter 2:10 +4

19 Whose end is destruction, whose GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) Glory: Hosea 4:7, 2 Corinthians 11:12, Galatians 6:13. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:14, Romans 16:18, 2 Corinthians 11:15, Colossians 3:2, 2 Peter 2:1, 2:3, 2:13 +5

20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. Jesus Christ: References Jesus: 1 Corinthians 1:7, Ephesians 2:6, 1 Thessalonians 1:10. Salvation: Hebrews 9:28. References Lord: 2 Corinthians 5:8, 2 Timothy 4:8. Parallel theme: Galatians 4:26, Ephesians 2:19, Colossians 1:5, Hebrews 12:22 +5

21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. Glory: Colossians 3:4. Parallel theme: Isaiah 25:8, 26:19, Hosea 13:14, Matthew 17:2, 22:29, 28:18, Romans 8:29, 1 John 3:2, Revelation 1:8 +5