Parallel Verses
Weymouth New Testament
Beware of 'the dogs,' the bad workmen, the self-mutilators.
New American Standard Bible
Beware of the
King James Version
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
Holman Bible
Watch out for “dogs,”
International Standard Version
Beware of the dogs! Beware of the evil workers! Beware of the mutilators!
A Conservative Version
Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workmen, beware of the excision.
American Standard Version
Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the concision:
Amplified
Look out for the
An Understandable Version
Watch out for the "dogs!" [Note: "Dogs" were viewed with disgust by the ancient Jews (Deut. 23:18; II Kings 8:13; Rev. 22:15), so the term is used here derogatorily for Jewish Christians who were trying to impose on the church the requirements of the law of Moses]. Watch out for the evil workers! Watch out for those who mutilate the body meaninglessly! [Note: Paul here alludes, in a derogatory wordplay, to the Jewish practice of circumcision].
Anderson New Testament
Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the concision.
Bible in Basic English
Be on the watch against dogs, against the workers of evil, against those of the circumcision:
Common New Testament
Watch out for the dogs, watch out for the evil workers, watch out for those mutilators of the body.
Daniel Mace New Testament
be upon your guard against snarlers, against the contrivances of the crafty, against the spurious breed;
Darby Translation
See to dogs, see to evil workmen, see to the concision.
Godbey New Testament
Beware of dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the counterfeit circumcision.
Goodspeed New Testament
Look out for those dogs, those mischief-makers, with their amputation!
John Wesley New Testament
Beware of dogs, beware of evil-workers,
Julia Smith Translation
Look out for dogs, look out for evil workmen, look out for the incision.
King James 2000
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilators.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the mutilation.
Modern King James verseion
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision party.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers. Beware of dissension:
Montgomery New Testament
Beware of "these dogs," these mischievous workers, beware of the concision!
NET Bible
Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of those who mutilate the flesh!
New Heart English Bible
Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision.
Noyes New Testament
Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workmen, beware of the concision.
Sawyer New Testament
Beware of the dogs, beware of evil laborers, beware of the concision.
The Emphasized Bible
Beware of the dogs, beware of mischievous workers, beware of the mutilation;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Beware of dogs, beware of the malicious labourers, beware of the concision.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Beware of those 'dogs'! Beware of those mischievous workers! Beware of the men who mutilate themselves!
Webster
Beware of dogs, beware of evil-workers, beware of the concision.
Williams New Testament
Look out for those dogs, those mischief-makers, those self-mutilators!
World English Bible
Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision.
Worrell New Testament
Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil-workers, beware of the mutilation.
Worsley New Testament
Beware of those that are like dogs, beware of evil doers, beware of the concision.
Youngs Literal Translation
look to the dogs, look to the evil-workers, look to the concision;
Themes
Alertness » What to be aware of
Circumcision » Called the » Concision
Concision » A term for "over-zealous" circumcision
Dogs » Illustrative » Of false teachers
Topics
Interlinear
Blepo
βλέπω
Blepo
see, take heed, behold, beware, look on, look, beware of,
Usage: 85
Kakos
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Word Count of 36 Translations in Philippians 3:2
Prayers for Philippians 3:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Warning Against Evil Workers
1 In conclusion, my brethren, be joyful in the Lord. For me to give you the same warnings as before is not irksome to me, while so far as you are concerned it is a safe precaution. 2 Beware of 'the dogs,' the bad workmen, the self-mutilators. 3 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:
Cross References
2 Corinthians 11:13
For men of this stamp are sham apostles, dishonest workmen, assuming the garb of Apostles of Christ.
Galatians 5:15
But if you are perpetually snarling and snapping at one another, beware lest you are destroyed by one another.
Revelation 22:15
The unclean are shut out, and so are all who practise magic, all fornicators, all murderers, and those who worship idols, and every one who loves falsehood and tells lies.
Matthew 7:15
"Beware of the false teachers--men who come to you in sheep's fleeces, but beneath that disguise they are ravenous wolves.
Matthew 7:22-23
Many will say to me on that day, "'Master, Master, have we not prophesied in Thy name, and in Thy name expelled demons, and in Thy name performed many mighty works?'
Romans 2:28
For the true Jew is not the man who is simply a Jew outwardly, and true circumcision is not that which is outward and bodily.
Galatians 5:13
You however, brethren, were called to freedom. Only do not turn your freedom into an excuse for giving way to your lower natures; but become bondservants to one another in a spirit of love.
Philippians 3:3
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:
1 Timothy 1:19
holding fast to faith and a clear conscience, which some have cast aside and have made shipwreck of their faith.
2 Timothy 3:1-6
But of this be assured: in the last days grievous times will set in.
2 Peter 2:18-20
For, while they pour out their frivolous and arrogant talk, they use earthly cravings--every kind of immorality--as a bait to entrap men who are just escaping from the influence of those who live in error.
Jude 1:4
For certain persons have crept in unnoticed--men spoken of in ancient writings as pre-destined to this condemnation--ungodly men, who pervert the grace of our God into an excuse for immorality, and disown Jesus Christ, our only Sovereign and Lord.
Matthew 7:6
"Give not that which is holy to the dogs, nor throw your pearls to the swine; otherwise they will trample them under their feet and then turn and attack you.
Matthew 24:10
Then will many stumble and fall, and they will betray one another and hate one another.
Galatians 2:3-4
But although my companion Titus was a Greek they did not insist upon even his being circumcised.
Galatians 5:1-3
Christ having made us gloriously free--stand fast and do not again be hampered with the yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is of any importance; but only faith working through love.
Philippians 3:19
Their end is destruction, their bellies are their God, their glory is in their shame, and their minds are devoted to earthly things.
2 Timothy 4:3-4
For a time is coming when they will not tolerate wholesome instruction, but, wanting to have their ears tickled, they will find a multitude of teachers to satisfy their own fancies;
2 Timothy 4:14-15
Alexander the metal-worker showed bitter hostility towards me: the Lord will requite him according to his doings.
Titus 1:16
They profess to know God; but in their actions they disown Him, and are detestable and disobedient men, and for any good work are utterly useless.
2 Peter 2:22
Their case is that described in the true proverb, "A dog returns to what he has vomited," and also in the other proverb, "The sow has washed itself and now goes back to roll in its filth."
Jude 1:10-13
Yet these men are abusive in matters of which they know nothing, and in things which, like the brutes, they understand instinctively--in all these they corrupt themselves.
Revelation 2:9
Your sufferings I know, and your poverty--but you are rich--and the evil name given you by those who say that they themselves are Jews, and are not, but are Satan's synagogue.
Revelation 3:9
I will cause some belonging to Satan's synagogue who say that they themselves are Jews, and are not, but are liars--I will make them come and fall at your feet and know for certain that I have loved you.
Revelation 21:8
But as for cowards and the unfaithful, and the polluted, and murderers, fornicators, and those who practise magic or worship idols, and all liars--the portion allotted to them shall be in the Lake which burns with fire and sulphur. This is the Second Death."