Philippians 3:2

Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.

Cross-references

Philippians 3:19 describes the same group—'enemies of the cross'—whose end is destruction, directly continuing the warning.

Philippians 3:3 contrasts the false circumcision by declaring true believers are the circumcision who serve by the Spirit.

Revelation 22:15 lists 'dogs' among the excluded, using the same term for the wicked that Paul uses for false teachers.

Isaiah 56:10 describes blind watchmen as silent dogs — directly parallels Paul's use of 'dogs' for corrupt spiritual leaders.

In Revelation 3:9, 'synagogue of Satan' echoes Paul's 'dogs'—both refer to false religious claimants who deny Christ.

Jude 1:10-13 uses animal imagery and destructive metaphors for false teachers, similar to Paul's 'dogs and evil workers'.

2 Peter 2:22 quotes the proverb of a dog returning to its vomit, directly applying the 'dog' label to false teachers.

In 2 Peter 2:18-20, false teachers entice with fleshly passions — a parallel warning against those who lead believers astray.

Titus 1:16 Parallel

In Titus 1:16, false teachers deny God by their works — directly matching Paul's 'evil workers'.

2 Timothy 4:15 repeats the command 'beware of him', directly paralleling Paul's warning about a specific opponent.

In 2 Timothy 3:1-6, Paul describes false teachers in the last days — a parallel warning about evil workers.

Galatians 5:6 states that circumcision counts for nothing; only faith working through love matters, the basis for Paul's warning against false circumcision.

Galatians 5:1-3 warns that accepting circumcision obligates one to the whole law and severs from Christ, exactly the danger Paul warns about here.

Galatians 2:4 describes false brothers infiltrating to spy on Christian freedom, matching Paul's warning about evil workers and dogs.

Galatians 2:3 shows Paul did not compel Titus to be circumcised, proving that the false teachers' demand is contrary to Paul's gospel.

In 2 Corinthians 11:13, Paul calls false apostles 'deceitful workmen' — the same warning about evil workers.

Romans 2:28 Parallel

Romans 2:28 teaches that true circumcision is inward, not outward, supporting Paul's rejection of the false circumcision here.

In Matthew 7:23, Jesus calls them 'workers of lawlessness' — directly paralleling Paul's 'evil workers'.

Matthew 7:15 also commands 'beware of false prophets', directly mirroring Paul's triple warning against deceptive teachers.

Isaiah 56:11 continues with greedy dogs who are shepherds without understanding — same imagery for false teachers as Phil 3:2.

Titus 1:10 Historical context

Titus 1:10 directly identifies the same group — rebellious men of the circumcision who deceive — confirming the threat Paul warns against.

Romans 16:17 similarly warns to watch out for divisive false teachers—same author, same theme.

Acts 15:1 Historical context

Acts 15:1 reveals the exact controversy Paul addresses—Judaizers insisting on circumcision, whom he calls 'dogs'.

Colossians 2:8 also warns against being taken captive by deceptive philosophy — parallel call to be on guard against false teachers.

2 Timothy 4:14 names Alexander as an evil worker who harmed Paul, exemplifying the type of person Paul warns about here.

Jude 1:4 Parallel

Jude 1:4 warns about false teachers who secretly slip in and pervert grace, echoing Paul's call to beware of evil workers.

Revelation 2:9 warns about those who claim to be Jews but are not—a synagogue of Satan—paralleling the false circumcision Paul denounces.