Philippians 3:3-5

Righteousness Through Faith in Christ

³ For _o we are the circumcision, _p who worship _q by the Spirit of God ₁ and _r glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh - ⁴ _s though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: ⁵ _t circumcised on the eighth day, _u of the people of Israel, _v of the tribe of Benjamin, _u a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, _w a Pharisee;

1. Cross References
   Romans 2:29
   But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. His praise is not from man but from God.
   
2. Cross References
   John 4:23
   But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.
   
3. Cross References
   Galatians 5:25
   If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.
   Jude 1:20
   But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit.
   
4. Cross References
   Romans 15:17
   In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to be proud of my work for God.
   Galatians 6:14
   But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
   
5. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 11:18
   Since many boast according to the flesh, I too will boast.
   
6. Cross References
   Genesis 17:12
   He who is eight days old among you shall be circumcised. Every male throughout your generations, whether born in your house or bought with your money from any foreigner who is not of your offspring.
   
7. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 11:22
   Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they offspring of Abraham? So am I.
   
8. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 11:22
   Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they offspring of Abraham? So am I.
   
9. Cross References
   Romans 11:1
   I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin.
   
10. Cross References
    Acts 23:6
    Now when Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, "Brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. It is with respect to the hope and the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.
    Acts 26:5
    They have known for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that according to the strictest party of our religion I have lived as a Pharisee.