Philippians 3:3

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh;

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} we{G2249} are{G2070}{(G5748)} the circumcision{G4061}, which{G3588} worship{G3000}{(G5723)} God{G2316} in the spirit{G4151}, and{G2532} rejoice{G2744}{(G5740)} in{G1722} Christ{G5547} Jesus{G2424}, and{G2532} have{G3982} no{G3756} confidence{G3982}{(G5756)} in{G1722} the flesh{G4561}.

KJV with Strongs

(3) because we are the circumcision who in רוּחַ Ruach-Spirit worship אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God and glory in Mashiach ישוע Yeshua. And don't be persuaded in flesh!

The F.O.G
[3] For we are the true covenant people - those who worship through the power of the Spirit of God, who celebrate our identity in Messiah Jesus, and who place zero confidence in external religious achievements or cultural pedigree.
The F.O.G Paraphrase

for we are the circumcision, who by the Spirit are serving God, and glorying in Christ Jesus, and in flesh having no trust,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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