Philippians 3:1

AMP: Finally, my fellow believers, continue to rejoice and delight in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble for me, and it is a safeguard for you.

ASV: Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but for you it is safe.

BSB: 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.

DARBY: For the rest, my brethren, rejoice in [the] Lord: to write the same things to you, to me [is] not irksome, and for you safe.

DRA: As to the rest, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not wearisome, but to you it is necessary.

KJV: 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.

Philippians 3:2

AMP: Look out for the dogs [the Judaizers, the legalists], look out for the troublemakers, look out for the false circumcision [those who claim circumcision is necessary for salvation];

ASV: Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the concision:

BSB: Watch out for those dogs, those workers of evil, those mutilators of the flesh!

DARBY: See to dogs, see to evil workmen, see to the concision.

DRA: Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.

KJV: Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.

Philippians 3:3

AMP: 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—

ASV: for we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh:

BSB: 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 —

DARBY: For *we* are the circumcision, who worship by [the] Spirit of God, and boast in Christ Jesus, and do not trust in flesh.

DRA: For we are the circumcision, who in spirit serve God; and glory in Christ Jesus, not having confidence in the flesh.

KJV: For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

Philippians 3:4

AMP: though I myself might have [some grounds for] confidence in the flesh [if I were pursuing salvation by works]. If anyone else thinks that he has reason to be confident in the flesh [that is, in his own efforts to achieve salvation], I have far more:

ASV: though I myself might have confidence even in the flesh: if any other man thinketh to have confidence in the flesh, I yet more:

BSB: though I myself could have such confidence.If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more:

DARBY: Though *I* have [my] trust even in flesh; if any other think to trust in flesh, *I* rather:

DRA: Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other thinketh he may have confidence in the flesh, I more,

KJV: 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:

Philippians 3:5

AMP: circumcised when I was eight days old, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews [an exemplary Hebrew]; as to the [observance of the] Law, a Pharisee;

ASV: circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;

BSB: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;

DARBY: as to circumcision, [I received it] the eighth day; of [the] race of Israel, of [the] tribe of Benjamin, Hebrew of Hebrews; as to [the] law, a Pharisee;

DRA: Being circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; according to the law, a Pharisee:

KJV: 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;

Philippians 3:6

AMP: as to my zeal [for Jewish tradition], a persecutor of the church; and as to righteousness [supposed right living] which [my fellow Jews believe] is in the Law, I proved myself blameless.

ASV: as touching zeal, persecuting the church; as touching the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless.

BSB: as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless.

DARBY: as to zeal, persecuting the assembly; as to righteousness which [is] in [the] law, found blameless;

DRA: According to zeal, persecuting the church of God; according to the justice that is in the law, conversing without blame.

KJV: Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.

Philippians 3:7

AMP: But whatever former things were gains to me [as I thought then], these things [once regarded as advancements in merit] I have come to consider as loss [absolutely worthless] for the sake of Christ [and the purpose which He has given my life].

ASV: Howbeit what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ.

BSB: But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.

DARBY: but what things were gain to me these I counted, on account of Christ, loss.

DRA: But the things that were gain to me, the same I have counted loss for Christ.

KJV: But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

Philippians 3:8

AMP: But more than that, I count everything as loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord [and of growing more deeply and thoroughly acquainted with Him—a joy unequaled]. For His sake I have lost everything, and I consider it all garbage, so that I may gain Christ,

ASV: Yea verily, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but refuse, that I may gain Christ,

BSB: More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ

DARBY: But surely I count also all things to be loss on account of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, on account of whom I have suffered the loss of all, and count them to be filth, that I may gain Christ;

DRA: Furthermore I count all things to be but loss for the excellent knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord; for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but as dung, that I may gain Christ:

KJV: 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,

Philippians 3:9

AMP: and may be found in Him [believing and relying on Him], not having any righteousness of my own derived from [my obedience to] the Law and its rituals, but [possessing] that [genuine righteousness] which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith.

ASV: and be found in him, not having a righteousness of mine own, [even] that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith:

BSB: and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.

DARBY: and that I may be found in him, not having my righteousness, which [would be] on the principle of law, but that which is by faith of Christ, the righteousness which [is] of God through faith,

DRA: And may be found in him, not having my justice, which is of the law, but that which is of the faith of Christ Jesus, which is of God, justice in faith:

KJV: 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:

Philippians 3:10

AMP: And this, so that I may know Him [experientially, becoming more thoroughly acquainted with Him, understanding the remarkable wonders of His Person more completely] and [in that same way experience] the power of His resurrection [which overflows and is active in believers], and [that I may share] the fellowship of His sufferings, by being continually conformed [inwardly into His likeness even] to His death [dying as He did];

ASV: that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed unto his death;

BSB: I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,

DARBY: to know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death,

DRA: That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable to his death,

KJV: That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

Philippians 3:11

AMP: so that I may attain to the resurrection [that will raise me] from the dead.

ASV: if by any means I may attain unto the resurrection from the dead.

BSB: and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.

DARBY: if any way I arrive at the resurrection from among [the] dead.

DRA: If by any means I may attain to the resurrection which is from the dead.

KJV: If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.

Philippians 3:12

AMP: Not that I have already obtained it [this goal of being Christlike] or have already been made perfect, but I actively press on so that I may take hold of that [perfection] for which Christ Jesus took hold of me and made me His own. [1 Cor 9:24; 1 Tim 6:12]

ASV: Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect: but I press on, if so be that I may lay hold on that for which also I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus.

BSB: 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.

DARBY: Not that I have already obtained [the prize], or am already perfected; but I pursue, if also I may get possession [of it], seeing that also I have been taken possession of by Christ [Jesus].

DRA: Not as though I has already attained, or were already perfect; but I follow after, if I may by any means apprehend, wherein I am also apprehended by Christ Jesus.

KJV: 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.

Philippians 3:13

AMP: Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have made it my own yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,

ASV: Brethren, I could not myself yet to have laid hold: but one thing [I do], forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before,

BSB: 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,

DARBY: Brethren, *I* do not count to have got possession myself; but one thing forgetting the things behind, and stretching out to the things before,

DRA: Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended. But one thing I do: forgetting the things that are behind, and stretching forth myself to those that are before,

KJV: 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,

Philippians 3:14

AMP: I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

ASV: I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

BSB: I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

DARBY: I pursue, [looking] towards [the] goal, for the prize of the calling on high of God in Christ Jesus.

DRA: I press towards the mark, to the prize of the supernal vocation of God in Christ Jesus.

KJV: I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:15

AMP: All of us who are mature [pursuing spiritual perfection] should have this attitude. And if in any respect you have a different attitude, that too God will make clear to you.

ASV: Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, be thus minded: and if in anything ye are otherwise minded, this also shall God reveal unto you:

BSB: All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.

DARBY: As many therefore as [are] perfect, let us be thus minded; and if ye are any otherwise minded, this also God shall reveal to you.

DRA: Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, be thus minded; and if in any thing you be otherwise minded, this also God will reveal to you.

KJV: 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.

Philippians 3:16

AMP: Only let us stay true to what we have already attained.

ASV: only, whereunto we have attained, by that same [rule] let us walk.

BSB: Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.

DARBY: But whereto we have attained, [let us] walk in the same steps.

DRA: Nevertheless whereunto we are come, that we be of the same mind, let us also continue in the same rule.

KJV: Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

Philippians 3:17

AMP: Brothers and sisters, together follow my example and observe those who live by the pattern we gave you.

ASV: Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample.

BSB: Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you.

DARBY: Be imitators [all] together of me, brethren, and fix your eyes on those walking thus as you have us for a model;

DRA: Be ye followers of me, brethren, and observe them who walk so as you have our model.

KJV: Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

Philippians 3:18

AMP: For there are many, of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears, who live as enemies of the cross of Christ [rejecting and opposing His way of salvation],

ASV: For many walk, of whom I told you often, and now tell you even weeping, [that they are] the enemies of the cross of Christ:

BSB: For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.

DARBY: (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:

DRA: For many walk, of whom I have told you often (and now tell you weeping), that they are enemies of the cross of Christ;

KJV: (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:

Philippians 3:19

AMP: whose fate is destruction, whose god is their belly [their worldly appetite, their sensuality, their vanity], and whose glory is in their shame—who focus their mind on earthly and temporal things.

ASV: whose end is perdition, whose god is the belly, and [whose] glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.

BSB: Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.

DARBY: whose end [is] destruction, whose god [is] the belly, and [their] glory in their shame, who mind earthly things:)

DRA: Whose end is destruction; whose God is their belly; and whose glory is in their shame; who mind earthly things.

KJV: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)

Philippians 3:20

AMP: But [we are different, because] our citizenship is in heaven. And from there we eagerly await [the coming of] the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;

ASV: For our citizenship is in heaven; whence also we wait for a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

BSB: But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,

DARBY: for *our* commonwealth has its existence in [the] heavens, from which also we await the Lord Jesus Christ [as] Saviour,

DRA: But our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ,

KJV: For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

Philippians 3:21

AMP: who, by exerting that power which enables Him even to subject everything to Himself, will [not only] transform [but completely refashion] our earthly bodies so that they will be like His glorious resurrected body.

ASV: who shall fashion anew the body of our humiliation, [that it may be] conformed to the body of his glory, according to the working whereby he is able even to subject all things unto himself.

BSB: who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.

DARBY: who shall transform our body of humiliation into conformity to his body of glory, according to the working of [the] power which he has even to subdue all things to himself.

DRA: Who will reform the body of our lowness, made like to the body of his glory, according to the operation whereby also he is able to subdue all things unto himself.

KJV: 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.

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