1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me, and it is reassuring for you.
2 Watch out for dogs, watch out for evil workers, watch out for those who practice mutilation.
3 For we are the circumcision who worship God in the Spirit, and boast in Christ Jesus, and place no trust in the flesh,
4 though I also have confidence in the flesh.If any other man thinks that he has reason to trust in the flesh, I have more:
5 I was circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, and a Hebrew of Hebrews; as concerning the law, a Pharisee;
6 concerning zeal, persecuting the church; and concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
7 But what things were gain to me, I have counted these things to be loss for the sake of Christ.