Philippiens - Caput 3

Philippiens 3.1 de cetero fratres mei gaudete in Domino eadem vobis scribere mihi quidem non pigrum vobis autem necessarium Philippiens 3.2 videte canes videte malos operarios videte concisionem Philippiens 3.3 nos enim sumus circumcisio qui spiritu Deo servimus et gloriamur in Christo Iesu et non in carne fiduciam habentes Philippiens 3.4 quamquam ego habeam confidentiam et in carne si quis alius videtur confidere in carne ego magis Philippiens 3.5 circumcisus octava die ex genere Israhel de tribu Beniamin Hebraeus ex Hebraeis secundum legem Pharisaeus Philippiens 3.6 secundum aemulationem persequens ecclesiam Dei secundum iustitiam quae in lege est conversatus sine querella Philippiens 3.7 sed quae mihi fuerunt lucra haec arbitratus sum propter Christum detrimenta Philippiens 3.8 verumtamen existimo omnia detrimentum esse propter eminentem scientiam Iesu Christi Domini mei propter quem omnia detrimentum feci et arbitror ut stercora ut Christum lucri faciam Philippiens 3.9 et inveniar in illo non habens meam iustitiam quae ex lege est sed illam quae ex fide est Christi quae ex Deo est iustitia in fide Philippiens 3.10 ad agnoscendum illum et virtutem resurrectionis eius et societatem passionum illius configuratus morti eius Philippiens 3.11 si quo modo occurram ad resurrectionem quae est ex mortuis Philippiens 3.12 non quod iam acceperim aut iam perfectus sim sequor autem si conprehendam in quo et conprehensus sum a Christo Iesu Philippiens 3.13 fratres ego me non arbitror conprehendisse unum autem quae quidem retro sunt obliviscens ad ea vero quae sunt in priora extendens me Philippiens 3.14 ad destinatum persequor ad bravium supernae vocationis Dei in Christo Iesu Philippiens 3.15 quicumque ergo perfecti hoc sentiamus et si quid aliter sapitis et hoc vobis Deus revelabit Philippiens 3.16 verumtamen ad quod pervenimus ut idem sapiamus et in eadem permaneamus regula Philippiens 3.17 imitatores mei estote fratres et observate eos qui ita ambulant sicut habetis formam nos Philippiens 3.18 multi enim ambulant quos saepe dicebam vobis nunc autem et flens dico inimicos crucis Christi Philippiens 3.19 quorum finis interitus quorum deus venter et gloria in confusione ipsorum qui terrena sapiunt Philippiens 3.20 nostra autem conversatio in caelis est unde etiam salvatorem expectamus Dominum Iesum Christum Philippiens 3.21 qui reformabit corpus humilitatis nostrae configuratum corpori claritatis suae secundum operationem qua possit etiam subicere sibi omnia

Philippiens : Caput 3

The Supremacy of the Knowledge of Christ

Chapter 3 of the Epistle to the Philippians highlights the supremacy of the knowledge of Christ. The apostle Paul, in a passionate outburst, invites us to reflect on what he considers truly precious in our spiritual life. This text contrasts his old life, governed by the law, with his new existence in Christ, thus revealing the depth of the transformation he has experienced.

A Warning Against False Teachers

Paul, aware of the dangers that await believers, warns against false teachers. He encourages the faithful to seek authentic spiritual maturity, based on the truth of Christ. In this chapter, he also emphasizes the heavenly citizenship of believers, as well as the bright hope of the resurrection.

A Fervent Search for Christ

Philippians 3 inspires us to conduct a fervent search for Christ. We invite you to consider with us five biblical passages that resonate with the ambitious themes of this inspiring chapter:

Galatians 5:4

"You who seek to be justified by the law have separated yourselves from Christ and fallen from grace." Paul's warning against reliance on the law echoes his rejection of law-based righteousness in Philippians 3:4-9.

Romans 8:18

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worthy to be compared with the glory that will be revealed in us." This verse reflects Paul's view in Philippians 3:8, where he considers everything to be a loss compared to the knowledge of Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:24

"Do you not know that of all those who run in the race, only one receives the prize? Run so that you may reach the prize." This metaphor of the race is similar to the one used by Paul in Philippians 3:12-14 about walking toward the goal.

Colossians 3:2

"Keep your minds on things above, not on earthly things." This verse echoes Paul's call in Philippians 3:19-20 to focus on heavenly things, not earthly things.

1 John 3:2

"Beloved, now we are children of God, And it has not yet appeared what we will be, but we know that when he appears, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is." This expectation of final transformation resonates with Philippians 3:20-21, about the transformation of our bodies. In short, Philippians chapter 3 calls us to a renewed devotion to Christ, to a life that transcends the limits of the law, and to a joyful anticipation of our heavenly future. May this reflection guide us on our journey of faith.