Philippians 3:2 — Look out for the dogs [the Judaizers, the legalists], look out for the troublem… — AMP | maBible
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2 Look out for the dogs [the Judaizers, the legalists], look out for the troublemakers, look out for the false circumcision [those who claim circumcision is necessary for salvation];
Notes and references
Jews often used “dogs” as a derogatory term to refer to Gentiles, so Paul’s reference to his Jewish opponents in this verse is ironic. Most dogs were untamed scavengers and considered disgusting because they ate anything.
Because circumcision was not necessary for salvation, the circumcision demanded by the Judaizers was nothing more than mutilation.