Philippians 3:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 3:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 3:2 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 3:2 — KJV
“Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.”
— Philippians 3:2 (KJV)
Philippians 3:2 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 3:2
“Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee. thought: Heb. word wicked: Heb. Belial”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:2: beware, evil
“[A Psalm of David.] Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:2: evil, workers
“Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:2: evil, workers
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