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I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith. <a href="/esv/philippians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— <a href="/bsb/philippians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith. <a href="/blb/philippians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness which is of the Law, but that which is through faith from Christ, the righteousness of God on the basis of faith, <a href="/kjv/philippians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: <a href="/nkjv/philippians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith; <a href="/nasb_/philippians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, <a href="/nasb/philippians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, <a href="/nasb77/philippians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, <a href="/lsb/philippians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own which is from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God upon faith, <a href="/amp/philippians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and may be found in Him [believing and relying on Him], not having any righteousness of my own derived from [my obedience to] the Law and its rituals, but [possessing] that [genuine righteousness] which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith. <a href="/csb/philippians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, but one that is through faith in Christ —the righteousness from God based on faith. <a href="/hcsb/philippians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, but one that is through faith in Christ—the righteousness from God based on faith. <a href="/asv/philippians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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: <a href="/cev/philippians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and to know that I belong to him. I could not make myself acceptable to God by obeying the Law of Moses. God accepted me simply because of my faith in Christ. <a href="/erv/philippians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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 of God by faith: <a href="/gwt/philippians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> and to have a relationship with him. This means that I didn't receive God's approval by obeying his laws. The opposite is true! I have God's approval through faith in Christ. This is the approval that comes from God and is based on faith <a href="/gnt/philippians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> and be completely united with him. I no longer have a righteousness of my own, the kind that is gained by obeying the Law. I now have the righteousness that is given through faith in Christ, the righteousness that comes from God and is based on faith. <a href="/isv/philippians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the Law, but one that comes through the faithfulness of the Messiah, the righteousness that comes from God and that depends on faith. <a href="/msb/philippians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith. <a href="/net/philippians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> and be found in him, not because I have my own righteousness derived from the law, but because I have the righteousness that comes by way of Christ's faithfulness--a righteousness from God that is in fact based on Christ's faithfulness. <a href="/nheb/philippians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith; <a href="/wbt/philippians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith: <a href="/wey/philippians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> not having a righteousness of my own, derived from the Law, but that which arises from faith in Christ--the righteousness which comes from God through faith. <a href="/web/philippians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> not having my righteousness, which [is] of law, but that which [is] through faith from Christ—the righteousness that is of God by faith, <a href="/blb/philippians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness which is of the Law, but that which is through faith from Christ, the righteousness of God on the basis of faith, <a href="/ylt/philippians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> not having my righteousness, which is of law, but that which is through faith of Christ -- the righteousness that is of God by the faith, <a href="/slt/philippians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And be found in him, not having my justice, that of the law, but that by faith of Christ, the justice from God by faith:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And may be found in him, not having my justice, which is of the law, but that which is of the faith of Christ Jesus, which is of God, justice in faith: <a href="/cpdv/philippians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and so that you may be found in him, not having my justice, which is of the law, but that which is of the faith of Christ Jesus, the justice within faith, which is of God. <a href="/nabre/philippians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> and be found in him, not having any righteousness of my own based on the law but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God, depending on faith <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And be found in him, since I have no righteousness of my own gained from the law, but the righteousness which comes through the faith of Christ; that is, the righteousness which comes from God: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And be found in him, while I do not have my own righteousness, which is from The Written Law, but that which is from the faith of The Messiah, which is the righteousness that is from God,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and be found in him, not having my own righteousness which was by law, but the righteousness which is by faith in Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith, <a href="/godbey/philippians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and may be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of law, but that which is through faith of Christ, the righteousness of God through faith: <a href="/haweis/philippians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is by the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: <a href="/mace/philippians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and be his true disciple, not professing that justification, which is derived from the law, but that which is from the gospel, <a href="/wey/philippians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> not having a righteousness of my own, derived from the Law, but that which arises from faith in Christ--the righteousness which comes from God through faith. <a href="/worrell/philippians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is of law, but that which is through faith in Christ?the righteousness which is of God by faith: <a href="/worsley/philippians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> not having my own righteousness which is of the law, but that which is by the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: that I may know Him, <a href="/parallel/philippians/3-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=596" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philippians/3.htm">Knowing Christ Above All Else</a> …8More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heurethō (V-ASP-1S) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">be found</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">having</a> <a href="/greek/1699.htm" title="1699: emēn (PPro-AF1S) -- My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my.">my own</a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēn (N-AFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">righteousness</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3551.htm" title="3551: nomou (N-GMS) -- From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.">the law,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">that which</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">is through</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">in Christ,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēn (N-AFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">righteousness</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on the basis of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistei (N-DFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith.</a> 10I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/3-21.htm">Romans 3:21-22</a> But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, as attested by the Law and the Prophets. / And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction, <a href="/romans/10-3.htm">Romans 10:3-4</a> Because they were ignorant of God’s righteousness and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. / For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a> God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. <a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Galatians 2:16</a> know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. <a href="/galatians/3-11.htm">Galatians 3:11</a> Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.” <a href="/romans/1-17.htm">Romans 1:17</a> For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a> For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. <a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5</a> However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness. <a href="/romans/5-17.htm">Romans 5:17</a> For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ! <a href="/romans/9-30.htm">Romans 9:30-32</a> What then will we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; / but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. / Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, <a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</a> After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. <a href="/jeremiah/23-6.htm">Jeremiah 23:6</a> In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm">Habakkuk 2:4</a> Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright—but the righteous will live by faith— <a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a> Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness. <a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1-2</a> Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:be.<a href="/genesis/7-23.htm">Genesis 7:23</a> And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark.<a href="/deuteronomy/19-3.htm">Deuteronomy 19:3,4</a> Thou shalt prepare thee a way, and divide the coasts of thy land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee to inherit, into three parts, that every slayer may flee thither… <a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18</a> That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:in.<a href="/romans/8-1.htm">Romans 8:1</a> There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.<a href="/romans/16-7.htm">Romans 16:7</a> Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.<a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a> But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:not.<a href="/philippians/3-6.htm">Philippians 3:6</a> Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.<a href="/1_kings/8-46.htm">1 Kings 8:46</a> If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near;<a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">2 Chronicles 32:25,31</a> But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem… which is of the.<a href="/deuteronomy/27-26.htm">Deuteronomy 27:26</a> Cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen.<a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Luke 10:25-29</a> And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? … <a href="/romans/3-19.htm">Romans 3:19,20</a> Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God… the righteousness.<a href="/psalms/71-15.htm">Psalm 71:15,16</a> My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof… <a href="/isaiah/45-24.htm">Isaiah 45:24,25</a> Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed… <a href="/isaiah/46-13.htm">Isaiah 46:13</a> I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/15-12.htm">Arises</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-12.htm">Based</a> <a href="/romans/11-6.htm">Basis</a> <a href="/philippians/3-8.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/galatians/3-22.htm">Depends</a> <a href="/romans/3-1.htm">Derived</a> <a href="/philippians/3-4.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/philippians/3-8.htm">Found</a> <a href="/philippians/3-6.htm">Law</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-9.htm">Principle</a> <a href="/philippians/3-6.htm">Righteousness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/7-15.htm">Arises</a> <a href="/colossians/2-7.htm">Based</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-19.htm">Basis</a> <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Depends</a> <a href="/philemon/1-7.htm">Derived</a> <a href="/colossians/1-4.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/colossians/2-17.htm">Found</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-7.htm">Law</a> <a href="/james/2-24.htm">Principle</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">Righteousness</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 3</div>1. <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">He warns them to beware of the false teachers;</a> 4. <a href="/philippians/3-4.htm">showing that himself has greater cause than they to trust in the righteousness of the law;</a> 7. <a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">which he counts as loss, to gain Christ and his righteousness;</a> 12. <a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">acknowledging his own imperfection and pressing on toward the goal;</a> 15. <a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">He exhorts them to be thus minded;</a> 17. <a href="/philippians/3-17.htm">and to imitate him,</a> 18. <a href="/philippians/3-18.htm">and to decline carnal ways.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philippians/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and be found in Him This phrase emphasizes the believer's union with Christ. In the context of Philippians, Paul is expressing his desire to be intimately connected with Jesus. This union is a central theme in Pauline theology, as seen in <a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a>, where Paul states, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." The idea of being "found in Him" suggests a deep, abiding relationship that transcends mere external adherence to religious practices.not having my own righteousness from the law Paul contrasts the righteousness that comes from the law with the righteousness that comes through faith. Historically, the Jewish law was seen as a means to achieve righteousness, but Paul argues that true righteousness cannot be attained through human effort or adherence to the law. This reflects the broader New Testament teaching that the law serves to reveal sin (<a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Romans 3:20</a>) but cannot save. Paul's own background as a Pharisee (<a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Philippians 3:5</a>) underscores his understanding of the limitations of the law.but that which is through faith in Christ Here, Paul introduces the concept of righteousness through faith, a cornerstone of Christian doctrine. This righteousness is not earned but is a gift from God, received through faith in Jesus Christ. This echoes the teaching in <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, which emphasizes salvation by grace through faith, not by works. The phrase underscores the transformative power of faith in Christ, which brings about a new standing before God.the righteousness from God on the basis of faith This final phrase encapsulates the doctrine of justification by faith. The righteousness that believers receive is not their own but is imputed to them by God. This is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, such as in <a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</a>, where the suffering servant makes many righteous. The concept of imputed righteousness is further elaborated in <a href="/romans/4.htm">Romans 4</a>, where Paul discusses Abraham's faith being credited as righteousness. This righteousness is a divine gift, highlighting God's grace and the believer's reliance on faith rather than works.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Philippians, Paul is writing from prison, expressing his deep theological insights and personal reflections on his relationship with Christ. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a> A city in Macedonia where the church to whom Paul is writing is located. It was the first European church founded by Paul. 3. <a href="/topical/c/christ_jesus.htm">Christ Jesus</a> Central to this passage, Jesus is the source of the righteousness that Paul desires, contrasting it with the righteousness based on the law. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law</a> Refers to the Mosaic Law, which Paul contrasts with the righteousness that comes through faith in Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/f/faith.htm">Faith</a> A key concept in this verse, faith is the means by which believers receive righteousness from God, as opposed to earning it through the law.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_through_faith.htm">Righteousness Through Faith</a> True righteousness is not self-derived but is a gift from God through faith in Christ. This challenges believers to rely on Christ rather than their own efforts. <a href="/topical/t/the_insufficiency_of_the_law.htm">The Insufficiency of the Law</a> The law cannot provide the righteousness needed for salvation. Believers should understand the purpose of the law and its limitations in bringing about true righteousness. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> Being "found in Him" signifies a deep, personal relationship with Christ. Believers are encouraged to cultivate this relationship as their primary identity. <a href="/topical/f/faith_as_the_foundation.htm">Faith as the Foundation</a> Faith is the foundation of the Christian life. It is through faith that believers receive righteousness, and this faith should be active and growing. <a href="/topical/h/humility_and_dependence.htm">Humility and Dependence</a> Recognizing that righteousness is a gift fosters humility and dependence on God, rather than pride in personal achievements.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 3</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_moralism.htm">What defines moralism?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_righteousness_mean.htm">What does righteousness mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_new_perspective_on_paul.htm">What defines the New Perspective on Paul?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_job_25_and_romans_3_22_align.htm">How do these verses in Job 25 reconcile with other biblical texts that affirm human worth and righteousness through faith (e.g., Romans 3:22)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law.--This is not the same as "righteousness in the Law," that is, defined by law. It is a righteousness resulting from the works of the Law (<a href="/galatians/2-16.htm" title="Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.">Galatians 2:16</a>), earned by an obedience to the Law, which is "mine own"--"not of grace, but of debt" (<a href="/romans/4-4.htm" title="Now to him that works is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.">Romans 4:4</a>)--such as St. Paul declares (in <a href="/context/romans/10-3.htm" title="For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves to the righteousness of God.">Romans 10:3-6</a>) to have been blindly sought by Israel, which he there defines as "life by doing the things of the Law." We have here, and in the following words, a remarkable link of connection with the earlier Epistles of the Judaising controversy, corresponding to <a href="/context/ephesians/2-8.htm" title="For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:">Ephesians 2:8-10</a>, but cast more nearly in the ancient mould. Yet it is, after all, only the last echo of the old controversy, which we trace so clearly in the Galatian and Roman Epistles. The battle is now virtually won, and it only needs to complete the victory.But . . . the righteousness which is of God by (on condition of) faith.--This verse is notable, as describing the true righteousness; first imperfectly, as coming "through faith of Jesus Christ," a description which discloses to us only its means, and not its origin; next, completely, as "a righteousness coming from God on the sole condition of faith"--faith being here viewed not as the means, but as the condition, of receiving the divine gift (as in <a href="/acts/3-16.htm" title="And his name through faith in his name has made this man strong, whom you see and know: yes, the faith which is by him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.">Acts 3:16</a>). It may be noted that in the Epistle to the Romans, we have righteousness "through faith," "from faith," "of faith;" for there it was needful to bring out in various forms the importance of faith. Here, now that the urgent necessity has passed, we have the stress laid simply on the opposition of the gift of God through Christ to the merit of the works of the Law; and faith occupies a less prominent, though not less indispensable, position. (See <a href="/context/ephesians/2-8.htm" title="For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:">Ephesians 2:8-10</a>, and Note thereon.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - And be found in him; now, at the last day, always. In Christ; a member, that is, of his body, a living branch of the true Vine. Not having mine own righteousness, which is of the Law; rather, as R.V., not harding a righteousness of mine own, even that which is of the Law. Not any righteousness of my own, such as that described in ver. 6, the righteousness which consists in and results from conformity to an external law. But perhaps the words are best rendered, as in the margin of R.V., "Not having as my righteousness that which is of the Law." St. Paul was blameless as regards that righteousness which lies in legal observances: in that he puts no confidence, he seeks a better righteousness. But that which is through the faith of Christ; rather, as R.V., through faith in Christ. There is no article, and the genitive is objective. Through faith. God is the Giver, the Source of righteousness; it is given through faith as the means, on condition of faith. The righteousness which is of God by faith. Greek, "upon faith," based upon faith, or on condition of faith. St. Paul speaks of "having" this righteousness. Then it is his; yet it is not any righteousness of his own, "Not by works of righteousness which we have done;" but a righteousness of God given to him, merited, not by his works, but by the perfect obedience and the precious death of Christ, and granted unto all who are found in Christ. It comes from God, the one only Giver of all good things; it is obtained through faith as the instrument or means; and it is given on that faith - on condition, that is, of a living faith abiding in the soul. Thus St. Paul states incidentally, but simply and forcibly, the great doctrine of justification by faith. <a href="/commentaries/philippians/3-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. be found εὑρεθῶ (heurethō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. having ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. my own ἐμὴν (emēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1699.htm">Strong's 1699: </a> My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my. righteousness δικαιοσύνην (dikaiosynēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> From dikaios; equity; specially justification. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [the] Law, νόμου (nomou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3551.htm">Strong's 3551: </a> From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. that which τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [is] through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. faith πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. in Christ, Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. righteousness δικαιοσύνην (dikaiosynēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> From dikaios; equity; specially justification. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. on the basis of ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. faith. πίστει (pistei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 3:9 And be found in him not having (Philipp. Phil. 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