Philippians 3:16

Nevertheless, let us live up to the same standard that we have already attained; let us adopt the same mindset.

Text-Critical English NT

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

15Therefore all of us who are mature should adopt this mindset, and if you adopt a different mindset about anything, God will reveal that to you as well.

17Join together in imitating me, brothers, and pay close attention to those who walk according to the example you have in us.

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Cross References

Romans 12:16Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.

Galatians 5:7You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?

Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Philippians 2:2make my joy complete by adopting the same mindset, having the same love, being united in spirit, and having one purpose.

Colossians 2:6Therefore, just as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to walk in him,

2 Peter 2:10especially those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and who despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they do not tremble when they blaspheme glorious beings,

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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