Philippians 3:2
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2Look out for the 3:2 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.dogs [the Judaizers, the legalists], look out for the troublemakers, look out for the 3:2 Because circumcision was not necessary for salvation, the circumcision demanded by the Judaizers was nothing more than mutilation.false circumcision [those who claim circumcision is necessary for salvation];