Philippians 3:12

Translations

Modern

Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Not that I already obtained it or already have been perfected, but I pursue, if also I may take hold of that for which also I was taken hold of by Christ Jesus.

Latin

…non quod jam acceperim, aut jam perfectus sim: sequor autem, si quomodo comprehendam in quo et comprehensus sum a Christo Jesu.

Original

Greek

English

Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

Notes

Philippians 3:12–4:1

Using himself as an example, Paul encourages the Philippians to pursue Christ and the hope of heaven with determination and strength.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) The Old Life and the New Life True Success

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Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Paul the Apostle Philippians, Letter to the

Topics

Desire: Spiritual Determination Finish the Race Focus Grace of God: Growth In Growing Humility: Exemplified Letting Go Moving Forward Obedience: Exemplified Perfection: Saints Claim Not Perfection: Saints Follow After Perfection: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Perfectionism Pressing toward the Goal Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness: Fruits of Testimony: Religious Testimony: Religious, Exemplified The Past The Roman Empire: Allusions to Grecian Game Adapted by Foot Races

Philippians 3:12

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