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Philippians 3:4 | Pastor Jerry A. Burns
Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: — Philippians 3:4
Paul now begins to speak about his own reputation. If anyone had reason to trust in the flesh, it was Paul. If anyone could build a case for human merit, religious heritage, or outward righteousness, Paul could.
He is not boasting here for the sake of pride. He is setting up a contrast. He is showing that if salvation could be earned by human standing, then he would have been at the front of the line. No Judaizer could outmatch Paul on the grounds of fleshly confidence.
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Paul now begins to speak about his own reputation. If anyone had reason to trust in the flesh, it was Paul. If anyone could build a case for human merit, religious heritage, or outward righteousness, Paul could.
He is not boasting here for the sake of pride. He is setting up a contrast. He is showing that if salvation could be earned by human standing, then he would have been at the front of the line. No Judaizer could outmatch Paul on the grounds of fleshly confidence.