Philippians 3:6 nasb — as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless.

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"as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless."

— Philippians 3:6, NASB

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Philippians 3 — Context

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for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh,

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although I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else has a mind to put confidence in the flesh, I far more:

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circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee;

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as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless.

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But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ.

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More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ,

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and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith,

Philippians 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 3:6 say?
Philippians 3:6 in the NASB reads: “as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless.”
Where is Philippians 3:6 in the Bible?
Philippians 3:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 3, verse 6.
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 3:6.
What translation should I read Philippians 3:6 in?
Philippians 3:6 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 3:6?
Philippians 3:6 reads (NASB): “as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless.” 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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