Philippians 3:9 asv — and be found in him, not having a righteousness of mine own, even that which is of the law, but that which is through f…

American Standard Version

"and be found in him, not having a righteousness of mine own, even that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith: "

— Philippians 3:9, American Standard Version

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Philippians 3 — Context

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as touching zeal, persecuting the church; as touching the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless.

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Howbeit what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ.

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Yea verily, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but refuse, that I may gain Christ,

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and be found in him, not having a righteousness of mine own, even that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith:

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that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed unto his death;

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if by any means I may attain unto the resurrection from the dead.

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Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect: but I press on, if so be that I may lay hold on that for which also I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 3:9 say?
Philippians 3:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “and be found in him, not having a righteousness of mine own, even that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith: ”
Where is Philippians 3:9 in the Bible?
Philippians 3:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 3, verse 9.
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 3:9.
What translation should I read Philippians 3:9 in?
Philippians 3:9 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 3:9?
Philippians 3:9 reads (ASV): “and be found in him, not having a righteousness of mine own, even that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith: ” 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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