Parallel Verses
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.
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:
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,
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 Beware of dogs, beware of evil-workers, 3 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. 4 Though I might have confidence: if any man think that he may have confidence in the flesh, I more: Circumcised the eighth day,
Phrases
Cross References
Colossians 2:11
By whom also ye are circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ:
Jude 1:20
But ye, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith, praying thro' the Holy Spirit.
John 4:23-24
But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father seeketh such worshipers.
Romans 1:9
For God, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, is my witness, how incessantly I make mention of you,
Romans 2:25-29
Circumcision indeed profiteth, if thou keepest the law; but if thou art a transgressor of the law, thy circumcision is become uncircumcision.
Romans 4:11-12
And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith, which he had in uncircumcision, that he might be the father of all who believe in uncircumcision, that righteousness may be imputed to them also,
Romans 7:6
But now we are freed from the law, that whereby we were held being dead, so that we serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.
Romans 8:15
For ye have not received the Spirit of bondage again unto fear, but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
Romans 8:26-27
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought; but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us, with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Romans 15:17
I have therefore whereof to glory, through Jesus Christ, in the things pertaining to God.
1 Corinthians 1:29-31
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who is made by God unto us wisdom,
Galatians 5:25
If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.
Galatians 6:13-15
For neither they who are circumcised keep the law; but they desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
Ephesians 6:18
which is the word of God, Praying alway by the Spirit with all prayer and supplication, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints,
Philippians 3:4-9
Though I might have confidence: if any man think that he may have confidence in the flesh, I more: Circumcised the eighth day,
1 Peter 1:23-25
Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God which liveth and abideth for ever.