KJV ORIGINAL
Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When it came to being passionate about my faith, I was out there persecuting Christians. And if you looked at how well I followed all the religious rules? I was basically perfect on paper.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Paul's saying he had the religious resume down pat, but was totally missing the point.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
Paul wrote the letter to the Christian community in Philippi during his imprisonment, likely in the early 60s CE. He aimed to encourage them, express gratitude for their support, and warn against external teachers promoting adherence to Jewish law for salvation.
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