Philippians 3:5 bbe — Being given circumcision on the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in…

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"Being given circumcision on the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in relation to the law, a Pharisee:"

— Philippians 3:5, Bible in Basic English

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Philippians 3 — Context

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Be on the watch against dogs, against the workers of evil, against those of the circumcision:

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For we are the circumcision, who give worship to God and have glory in Jesus Christ, and have no faith in the flesh:

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Even though I myself might have faith in the flesh: if any other man has reason to have faith in the flesh, I have more:

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Being given circumcision on the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in relation to the law, a Pharisee:

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In bitter hate I was cruel to the church; I kept all the righteousness of the law to the last detail.

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But those things which were profit to me, I gave up for Christ.

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Yes truly, and I am ready to give up all things for the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, which is more than all: for whom I have undergone the loss of all things, and to me they are less than nothing, so that I may have Christ as my reward,

Philippians 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 3:5 say?
Philippians 3:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Being given circumcision on the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in relation to the law, a Pharisee:”
Where is Philippians 3:5 in the Bible?
Philippians 3:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 3, verse 5.
Who wrote Philippians?
Philippians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Philippians about?
Written from prison, Philippians is the most joyful letter in the New Testament — a tender thank-you to a beloved church and a call to humble unity, modeled supremely by Christ who "emptied himself" and was exalted as Lord. Joy in any circumstance is its heartbeat.
What are the major themes of Philippians?
Philippians explores themes including Joy, Humility, Christ-likeness, Contentment, Citizenship in Heaven. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philippians 3:5.
What translation should I read Philippians 3:5 in?
Philippians 3:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Philippians 3:5?
Philippians 3:5 reads (BBE): “Being given circumcision on the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in relation to the law, a Pharisee:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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