Phil.3.1
Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.
Phil.3.1
And that's about it, friends. Be glad in God! I don't mind repeating what I have written in earlier letters, and I hope you don't mind hearing it again. Better safe than sorry--so here goes.
Phil.3.1
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
Phil.3.1
Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.
Phil.3.1
Whatever happens, dear brothers and sisters, may the Lord give you joy. I never get tired of telling you this. I am doing this for your own good.
Phil.3.2
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
Phil.3.2
Steer clear of the barking dogs, those religious busybodies, all bark and no bite. All they're interested in is appearances--knife-happy circumcisers, I call them.
Phil.3.2
Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh.
Phil.3.2
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation!
Phil.3.2
Watch out for those dogs, those wicked men and their evil deeds, those mutilators who say you must be circumcised to be saved.
Phil.3.3
For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
Phil.3.3
The real believers are the ones the Spirit of God leads to work away at this ministry, filling the air with Christ's praise as we do it. We couldn't carry this off by our own efforts, and we know it--
Phil.3.3
For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh--
Phil.3.3
For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh,
Phil.3.3
For we who worship God in the Spirit are the only ones who are truly circumcised. We put no confidence in human effort. Instead, we boast about what Christ Jesus has done for us.
Phil.3.4
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:
Phil.3.4
even though we can list what many might think are impressive credentials. You know my pedigree:
Phil.3.4
though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more:
Phil.3.4
though I also might have confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he may have confidence in the flesh, I more so:
Phil.3.4
Yet I could have confidence in myself if anyone could. If others have reason for confidence in their own efforts, I have even more!
Phil.3.5
Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;
Phil.3.5
a legitimate birth, circumcised on the eighth day; an Israelite from the elite tribe of Benjamin; a strict and devout adherent to God's law;
Phil.3.5
circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee;
Phil.3.5
circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee;
Phil.3.5
For I was circumcised when I was eight days old, having been born into a pure-blooded Jewish family that is a branch of the tribe of Benjamin. So I am a real Jew if there ever was one! What's more, I was a member of the Pharisees, who demand the strictest obedience to the Jewish law.
Phil.3.6
Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
Phil.3.6
a fiery defender of the purity of my religion, even to the point of persecuting Christians; a meticulous observer of everything set down in God's law Book.
Phil.3.6
as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless.
Phil.3.6
concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
Phil.3.6
And zealous? Yes, in fact, I harshly persecuted the church. And I obeyed the Jewish law so carefully that I was never accused of any fault.
Phil.3.7
But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
Phil.3.7
The very credentials these people are waving around as something special, I'm tearing up and throwing out with the trash--along with everything else I used to take credit for. And why? Because of Christ.
Phil.3.7
But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.
Phil.3.7
But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ.
Phil.3.7
I once thought all these things were so very important, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done.
Phil.3.8
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
Phil.3.8
Yes, all the things I once thought were so important are gone from my life. Compared to the high privilege of knowing Christ Jesus as my Master, firsthand, everything I once thought I had going for me is insignificant--dog dung. I've dumped it all in the trash so that I could embrace Christ
Phil.3.8
What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ
Phil.3.8
Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ
Phil.3.8
Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I may have Christ
Phil.3.9
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 God by faith:
Phil.3.9
and be embraced by him. I didn't want some petty, inferior brand of righteousness that comes from keeping a list of rules when I could get the robust kind that comes from trusting Christ--God's righteousness.
Phil.3.9
and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ--the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith.
Phil.3.9
and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith;
Phil.3.9
and become one with him. I no longer count on my own goodness or my ability to obey God's law, but I trust Christ to save me. For God's way of making us right with himself depends on faith.
Phil.3.10
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
Phil.3.10
I gave up all that inferior stuff so I could know Christ personally, experience his resurrection power, be a partner in his suffering, and go all the way with him to death itself.
Phil.3.10
I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
Phil.3.10
that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death,
Phil.3.10
As a result, I can really know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I can learn what it means to suffer with him, sharing in his death,
Phil.3.11
If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
Phil.3.11
If there was any way to get in on the resurrection from the dead, I wanted to do it.
Phil.3.11
and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.
Phil.3.11
if, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.
Phil.3.11
so that, somehow, I can experience the resurrection from the dead!
Phil.3.12
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.
Phil.3.12
I'm not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me.
Phil.3.12
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
Phil.3.12
Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.
Phil.3.12
I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection! But I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ Jesus saved me for and wants me to be.
Phil.3.13
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,
Phil.3.13
Friends, don't get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I've got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward--to Jesus.
Phil.3.13
Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,
Phil.3.13
Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,
Phil.3.13
No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead,
Phil.3.14
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Phil.3.14
I'm off and running, and I'm not turning back.
Phil.3.14
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Phil.3.14
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Phil.3.14
I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us up to heaven.
Phil.3.15
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.
Phil.3.15
So let's keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. If any of you have something else in mind, something less than total commitment, God will clear your blurred vision--you'll see it yet!
Phil.3.15
All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you.
Phil.3.15
Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you.
Phil.3.15
I hope all of you who are mature Christians will agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you.
Phil.3.16
Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
Phil.3.16
Now that we're on the right track, let's stay on it.
Phil.3.16
Only let us live up to what we have already attained.
Phil.3.16
Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.
Phil.3.16
But we must be sure to obey the truth we have learned already.
Phil.3.17
Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
Phil.3.17
Stick with me, friends. Keep track of those you see running this same course, headed for this same goal.
Phil.3.17
Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.
Phil.3.17
Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.
Phil.3.17
Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example.
Phil.3.18
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:
Phil.3.18
There are many out there taking other paths, choosing other goals, and trying to get you to go along with them. I've warned you of them many times; sadly, I'm having to do it again. All they want is easy street. They hate Christ's Cross.
Phil.3.18
For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
Phil.3.18
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:
Phil.3.18
For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ.
Phil.3.19
Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
Phil.3.19
But easy street is a dead-end street. Those who live there make their bellies their gods; belches are their praise; all they can think of is their appetites.
Phil.3.19
Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things.
Phil.3.19
whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame--who set their mind on earthly things.
Phil.3.19
Their future is eternal destruction. Their god is their appetite, they brag about shameful things, and all they think about is this life here on earth.
Phil.3.20
For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
Phil.3.20
But there's far more to life for us. We're citizens of high heaven! We're waiting the arrival of the Savior, the Master, Jesus Christ,
Phil.3.20
But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,
Phil.3.20
For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
Phil.3.20
But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.
Phil.3.21
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.
Phil.3.21
who will transform our earthy bodies into glorious bodies like his own. He'll make us beautiful and whole with the same powerful skill by which he is putting everything as it should be, under and around him.
Phil.3.21
who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
Phil.3.21
who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.
Phil.3.21
He will take these weak mortal bodies of ours and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same mighty power that he will use to conquer everything, everywhere.
