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 The phrase "be found" is an idiom that emphasizes the idea of "to be." Alternate translation: "be truly united with Christ" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
 
-# I do not have a righteousness of my own from the law
+# not having a righteousness of my own from the law
 
-"I am not trying to please God on my own by obeying the law"
+Paul knows that he cannot become righteous by obeying the law. 
 
+# but that which is through faith in Christ
+
+The word "that" refers to righteousness. Paul knows that he can become righteous only by believing in Christ. AT: "but having the righteousness that comes by believing in Christ"