“though I also have [cause of] trust in flesh. If any other one thinks to have trust in flesh, I more:”— Philippians 3:4 (LSV)
1As to the rest, my brothers, rejoice in the LORD; indeed, [it] is not tiresome to me to write to you the same things, and for you [is] sure.
2Look out for the dogs! Look out for the evil-workers! Look out for the mutilation!
3For we are the circumcision, who are serving God by the Spirit, and glorying in Christ Jesus, and having no trust in flesh,
4though I also have [cause of] trust in flesh. If any other one thinks to have trust in flesh, I more:
5circumcision on the eighth day! Of the race of Israel! Of the tribe of Benjamin! A Hebrew of Hebrews! According to law—a Pharisee!
6According to zeal—persecuting the Assembly! According to righteousness that is in law—becoming blameless!
7But what things were gains to me, these I have counted loss, because of the Christ;