Parallel Verses
Goodspeed New Testament
We are the true circumcision, who worship God by his Spirit, priding ourselves only on Christ Jesus, and not relying on physical advantages,
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
Holman Bible
For we are the circumcision,
International Standard Version
For it is we who are the circumcision we who worship in the Spirit of God and find our joy in the Messiah Jesus. We have not placed any confidence in the flesh,
A Conservative Version
For we are the circumcision, men who worship in spirit to God, and who boast in Christ Jesus, and not being confident in flesh.
American Standard Version
for we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh:
Amplified
for we [who are born-again have been reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, set apart for His purpose and] are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory and take pride and exult in Christ Jesus and place no confidence [in what we have or who we are] in the flesh—
An Understandable Version
For we [Christians] are the [true] circumcision [i.e., the real "Jews" in God's eyes. See Rom. 2:28-29]. We worship by means of God's Holy Spirit [i.e., are empowered and motivated by the Holy Spirit], and boast in [the person and work of] Christ Jesus, and [we] place no confidence in the flesh [i.e., in any outward ritual or status for salvation].
Anderson New Testament
For we are the circumcision, who worship God in spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh;
Bible in Basic English
For we are the circumcision, who give worship to God and have glory in Jesus Christ, and have no faith in the flesh:
Common New Testament
For we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh,
Daniel Mace New Testament
for we are the genuine sons of Abraham, who worship God in the spiritual manner, and value no other dependance than that on Jesus Christ, without confiding in any external advantages:
Darby Translation
For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and boast in Christ Jesus, and do not trust in flesh.
Godbey New Testament
For we are the circumcision, who serve the Spirit of God, and boast in Christ Jesus, also having no confidence in the flesh:
John Wesley New Testament
beware of the concision, For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the spirit, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
Julia Smith Translation
For we are the circumcision, serving God in spirit, and boasting in Christ Jesus, and not trusting in the flesh.
King James 2000
For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For we are the circumcision, the ones who worship by the Spirit of God and boast in Christ Jesus and do not [put] confidence in the flesh,
Modern King James verseion
For we are the circumcision who worship God in the spirit and rejoice in Christ Jesus and have no confidence in the flesh;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For we are circumcision which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh:
Moffatt New Testament
We are the true Circumcision, we who worship God in spirit, we who pride ourselves on Christ Jesus, we who rely upon no outward privilege.
Montgomery New Testament
For we are the true circumcision, who worship God in the spirit, and make our boast in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in outward rites,
NET Bible
For we are the circumcision, the ones who worship by the Spirit of God, exult in Christ Jesus, and do not rely on human credentials
New Heart English Bible
For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh;
Noyes New Testament
For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh;
Sawyer New Testament
We are the circumcision, who serve God in spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and trust not in the flesh,
The Emphasized Bible
For, we, are the circumcision, who in the Spirit of God, are doing divine service, and are boasting in Christ Jesus, and, not in flesh, having confidence, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For we are the circumcision, who serve God in spirit, and glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh.
Twentieth Century New Testament
For 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 upon external privileges;
Webster
For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
Weymouth New Testament
For we are the true circumcision--we who render to God a spiritual worship and make our boast in Christ Jesus and have no confidence in outward ceremonies:
Williams New Testament
For we are the true circumcision, who by the Spirit of God worship Him, who take pride in Christ Jesus only, and do not rely on outward privileges,
World English Bible
For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh;
Worrell New Testament
For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in flesh:
Worsley New Testament
For we are of the true circumcision, who worship God in spirit, rejoicing in Christ Jesus, and having no confidence in the flesh.
Youngs Literal Translation
for we are the circumcision, who by the Spirit are serving God, and glorying in Christ Jesus, and in flesh having no trust,
Themes
Circumcision » Saints the true spiritual
Circumcision » Who are the circumcision
Circumcision » Figurative » A designation of Christians
Confidence » Who has no confidence in the flesh
Flesh » Who has no confidence in the flesh
Joy » Of saints, is » In Christ
Topics
Interlinear
Pneuma
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0
En
ἐν
En
Usage: 2128
Peitho
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Philippians 3:3
Images Philippians 3:3
Prayers for Philippians 3:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Warning Against Evil Workers
2 Look out for those dogs, those mischief-makers, with their amputation! 3 We are the true circumcision, who worship God by his Spirit, priding ourselves only on Christ Jesus, and not relying on physical advantages, 4 though I at least am entitled to rely on them. If anyone thinks he can rely on his physical advantages, still more can I!
Phrases
Cross References
Colossians 2:11
Through your relation to him you have received not a physical circumcision, but a circumcision effected by Christ, in stripping you of your material nature,
Jude 1:20
But you, dear friends, must build yourselves up on the foundation of your most holy faith and pray in the holy Spirit,
John 4:23-24
But a time is coming??t is already here!??hen the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and sincerity, for the Father wants such worshipers.
Romans 1:9
As God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in spreading the good news of his Son, I never fail to mention you when I pray,
Romans 2:25-29
Circumcision will help you only if you observe the Law; but if you are a lawbreaker, you might as well be uncircumcised.
Romans 4:11-12
and he was afterward given the mark of circumcision as the stamp of God's acknowledgment of the uprightness based on faith that was his before he was circumcised, so that he should be the forefather of all who, without being circumcised, have faith and so are credited with uprightness,
Romans 7:6
But now the Law no longer applies to us; we have died to what once controlled us, so that we can now serve in the new Spirit, not under the old letter.
Romans 8:15
It is not a consciousness of servitude that has been imparted to you, to fill you with fear again, but the consciousness of adoption as sons, which makes us cry, "Abba!" that is, Father.
Romans 8:26-27
In the same way the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit itself pleads for us with inexpressible yearnings,
Romans 15:17
So as a follower of Christ Jesus I have reason to be proud of my work for God.
1 Corinthians 1:29-31
so that in his presence no human being might have anything to boast of.
Galatians 5:25
If we live by the Spirit, let us be guided by the Spirit.
Galatians 6:13-15
Why, even those who let themselves be circumcised do not observe the Law themselves! But they want you to let yourselves be circumcised so that they can boast of that physical fact about you!
Ephesians 6:18
Use every kind of prayer and entreaty, and at every opportunity pray in the Spirit. Be on the alert about it; devote yourselves constantly to prayer for all God's people
Philippians 3:4-9
though I at least am entitled to rely on them. If anyone thinks he can rely on his physical advantages, still more can I!
1 Peter 1:23-25
for you have been born anew from a germ not perishable, but imperishable, through the message of the living, everlasting God.