Philippians 3:9

Translations

Modern

…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.

Traditional

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:

Literal

…and may be found in Him, not having my own righteousness that is of the law, but that which is through faith from Christ, the righteousness of God upon faith,

Latin

…et inveniar in illo non habens meam justitiam, quæ ex lege est, sed illam, quæ ex fide est Christi Jesu: quæ ex Deo est justitia in fide,

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…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.

Notes

Philippians 3:9

Paul explains the difference between his view of salvation and that of his opponents (3:2).
Believers unite with Christ by trusting him for salvation and sharing in his life (see John 15:1–5).
We become righteous not by following the law of Moses, but through faith in Christ. This is God's way of making us right with him: Salvation is a free gift, not something we can earn (see Romans 1:17; 3:21–26; 4:5–8; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8–9).

Philippians 3:2–11

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

Paul (Saul) Circumcision in the New Testament Living for Christ True Success

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2 Corinthians 5:21
God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
Galatians 2:16
…know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.
Romans 4:13–15
For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.
Romans 4:5–6
However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness.
Romans 1:17
For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”
Romans 8:1
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Isaiah 53:11
After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities.
Romans 9:30–32
What then will we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith;
Jeremiah 23:6
In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.
Jeremiah 33:16
In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely, and this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.
Romans 3:19–22
Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.

Parallels

Romans 3:21–31

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Judaizers Messiah Philippians, Letter to the Prayer of Manasseh

Topics

Faith in Christ Justification Before God: Paul Justification by Faith Alone Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Obedience: Exemplified Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness Imputed: Paul Righteousness Imputed: Saints: Desire to be Found In Righteousness of God Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Righteousness: Saints Renounce Testimony: Religious Testimony: Religious, Exemplified Union with Christ: Beneficial Results of Righteousness Imputed Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation

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