Bible Commentary
Philippians 3:7
Philippians 3:7
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain
The Daily Devotional
One devotional. Every morning.
The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.
We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.
Continue tomorrow
Turn Bible study into a daily habit
Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.
Recommended reading
More for Philippians 3:7
Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.
Other commentaries
Philippians 3 — OverviewPhilippians 3 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHe cautions them against judaizing seducers (ver. 1-3) and proposes his
own example: and here he enumerates the privileges of his Jewish state
which he rejected (ver. 4-8), describes the matter of his own choice…Philippians 3 — OverviewPhilippians 3 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePhilippians 3:1, He warns them to beware of the false teachers of the circumcision; Philippians 3:4, shewing that himself has greater cause than they to trust in the righteousness of the law; Philippians 3:7, which…Philippians 3 — OverviewPhilippians 3 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIn this chapter the apostle cautions the Philippians against false teachers, whom he describes as evil men, and exhorts them to walk as they had him, and other faithful ministers for an example. And whereas these…Philippians 3:1-16Philippians 3:1-16 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe true circumcision.
Contemplated close of the Epistle. "Finally my brethren, rejoice in the Lord." It would seem that, at this point, the apostle contemplated bringing the Epistle to a close. He intimates that, in…Philippians 3:1-21Philippians 3:1-21 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONPhilippians 3:4-8Philippians 3:4-8 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe apostle here proposes himself for an example of trusting in Christ
only, and not in his privileges as an Israelite.
I. He shows what he had to boast of as a Jew and a Pharisee. Let none
think that the apostle…
commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.devotionThe Bankrupt and the BillionaireThe Gospel is a trade. Jesus took your debt; you got His fortune. He got the hell He didn't deserve so you could get the heaven you didn't earn.DiscipleDecksermonThe Witness of our own SpiritSermon 12 The Witness of our own Spirit “This is our rejoicing, the testimony of out conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly...John WesleydevotionThe Three Lights on the ShoreGod doesn't usually shout; He guides. If you are stuck, check your three lights. If they aren't lined up, the safest thing to do is drift; wait and pray. But if they are aligned, stop hesitating. Trust the Captain and pull into the harbor.Discipledeck devotionThe Golden Chain You are not holding onto a rope; you are held by a chain. Your salvation started in the mind of God before time began, and it will finish in the presence of God when time ends. You are safe. Read Romans 8:31-39 today—it is the victory song of the Golden ChainDiscipledeckdevotionThe Wedding Ring and the Family MealBaptism is your wedding ring; Communion is your anniversary dinner. One declares you are married; the other keeps the love fresh. Don't be a secret believer. Jesus was not ashamed to die for you publicly, so don't be ashamed to live for Him publiclyDiscipledeck devotionThe Impossible DebtYou cannot pay for your own sins. Imagine trying to empty the ocean with a spoon, that is what it is like trying to pay God back with your good works. Stop trying to pay the debt yourself. Admit that you need a Savior.DiscipleDeck