Living_Oracles(i)
4 Though indeed, I have a ground of confidence in the flesh, if any other thinks he has a ground of confidence-I have more.
5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the race of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; with respect to the law, a Pharisee;
6 with respect to zeal, persecuting the congregation; with respect to righteousness by law, I was blameless.
7 But the things which were gain to me, those I have counted loss for Christ.
8 Yes, indeed, on this account, also, I count all things loss, for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord; (for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do account them mere refuse, that I may gain Christ,
9 and be found in him, not having my righteousness by law, but that which is through the faith of Christ-the righteousness which is from God on account of this faith)-