Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of those who mutilate the flesh!

I was circumcised on the eighth day, from the people of Israel and the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews. I lived according to the law as a Pharisee.

filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.

Each of you should be concerned not only about your own interests, but about the interests of others as well.

with this goal in mind, I strive toward the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Therefore let those of us who are “perfect” embrace this point of view. If you think otherwise, God will reveal to you the error of your ways.

For God is my witness that I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.

for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

and most of the brothers and sisters, having confidence in the Lord because of my imprisonment, now more than ever dare to speak the word fearlessly.

For I am sure of this very thing, that the one who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

And since I am sure of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for the sake of your progress and joy in the faith,

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

I always pray with joy in my every prayer for all of you

Others are busy with their own concerns, not those of Jesus Christ.

and by not being intimidated in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of their destruction, but of your salvation – a sign which is from God.

who will transform these humble bodies of ours into the likeness of his glorious body by means of that power by which he is able to subject all things to himself.

Instead of being motivated by selfish ambition or vanity, each of you should, in humility, be moved to treat one another as more important than yourself.

I have experienced times of need and times of abundance. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of contentment, whether I go satisfied or hungry, have plenty or nothing.

He humbled himself, by becoming obedient to the point of death – even death on a cross!