Philippians 3:12

Not as if I had even now got the reward or been made complete: but I go on in the hope that I may come to the knowledge of that for which I was made the servant of Christ Jesus.

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In The King James Version

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

In Context

11If in any way I may have the reward of life from the dead.

13Brothers, it is clear to me that I have not come to that knowledge; but one thing I do, letting go those things which are past, and stretching out to the things which are before,

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Cross References

Psalms 42:1To the chief music-maker. Maschil. Of the sons of Korah.

Psalms 63:8\63:7\Because you have been my help, I will have joy in the shade of your wings.

Psalms 94:15But decisions will again be made in righteousness; and they will be kept by all whose hearts are true.

Psalms 119:5If only my ways were ordered so that I might keep your rules!

Psalms 138:8The Lord will make all things complete for me: O Lord, your mercy is eternal; do not give up the works of your hands.

Isaiah 51:1Give ear to me, you who are searching for righteousness, who are looking for the Lord: see the rock from which you were cut out, and the hole out of which you were taken.

Matthew Henry on Philippians 3:10-15

The Apostle's Concern, Hope, and Aim. ( a. d. 62.) 9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: 10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. 12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if… Read the whole commentary →

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