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Philippians 3:16

Only we are bound to order our lives by what we have already attained.

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

In Context

15Let all of us, then, whose faith is mature, think this way. Then, if on any matter you think otherwise, God will make that also plain to you.

17My friends, unite in following my example, and fix your eyes on those who are living by the pattern which we have set you.

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Cross References

Romans 12:16Let the same spirit of sympathy animate you all, not a spirit of pride; enjoy the company of ordinary people. Do not think too highly of yourselves.

Galatians 5:7You were once making good progress! Who has hindered you from obeying the truth?

Ephesians 5:2and live a life of love, following the example of the Christ, who loved you and gave himself for you as an offering and a sacrifice to God, that should be fragrant and acceptable.

Philippians 2:2I entreat you to make my happiness complete – live together animated by the same spirit and in mutual love, one in heart, animated by one Spirit.

Colossians 2:6Since, therefore, you have received Jesus, the Christ, as your Lord, live your lives in union with him –

2 Peter 2:10especially those who, following the promptings of their lower nature, indulge their polluting passions and despise all control. Audacious and self-willed, they feel no awe of the celestial beings, maligning them,

Matthew Henry on Philippians 3:16-17

Warnings and Exhortations. ( a. d. 62.) 15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. 16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. The apostle, having proposed himself as an example, urges the Philippians to follow it. Let the same mind be in us which was in blessed Paul. We see here how he was minded; let us be like-minded, and set our hearts upon Christ… Read the whole commentary →

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