Philippians 3:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 3:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 3:3 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 3:3 — 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 3:3 (KJV)
Philippians 3:3 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 3:3
“Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:3: god, spirit, christ
“And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:3: god, spirit, christ
“Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:3: god, christ, jesus
“I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:3: god, christ, jesus
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:3: spirit, christ, jesus
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