Philippians 3:12

Not that I already obtained [the prize][3:12], or have already been perfected; but I pursue onward, if I may lay hold of that for which I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 by any means I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.

13Brethren, I do not count myself to have laid hold of it; but one thing I do, forgetting the things behind, and reaching forth to the things before,

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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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