Translations
Modern
…though I myself could have such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more:
Traditional
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:
Literal
…though I have confidence even in the flesh. If any other thinks to have confidence in the flesh, I more:
Latin
…quamquam ego habeam confidentiam et in carne. Si quis alius videtur confidere in carne, ego magis,
Original
Greek
English
…though I myself could have such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more:
Notes
in the flesh: Paul uses flesh to mean relying on yourself and human effort. This is different than relying on Christ and the power given by the Spirit.
Paul warns believers not to be influenced by Jewish Christians who say circumcision is necessary for salvation. Paul then talks about his own conversion from Judaism to following Christ.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Circumcision Jew Judaizers Philippians, Letter to the
Topics
Formalism: General Scriptures Concerning Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Testimony: Religious, Exemplified Trust of Saints Is: Not in the Flesh Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation