Philippians 3:13

Translations

Modern

Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,

Traditional

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

Literal

Brothers, I do not reckon myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing: Indeed, forgetting the things behind and stretching forward to the things ahead,

Latin

Fratres, ego me non arbitror comprehendisse. Unum autem, quæ quidem retro sunt obliviscens, ad ea vero quæ sunt priora, extendens meipsum,

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English

Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,

Notes

Philippians 3:13–14

I press on toward the goal: Paul compares the Christian life to a race. Just as a runner keeps going to reach the finish line, Paul keeps following Christ with hope of the final reward (see study note on 2:16).
Paul was ready to give up everything for the ultimate goal, the heavenly prize of eternal life.

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

Related verses

Luke 9:62
Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”
Hebrews 12:1–2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
Philippians 3:12
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.
1 Corinthians 9:24–27
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.
Psalm 27:4
One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.
Philippians 3:8
More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God,
Philippians 4:11–13
I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.
Luke 10:42
But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Philippians 2:12
Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
2 Peter 3:8
Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.
Philippians 1:18–21
What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

Glossary

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

Topics

Being Too Busy Desire: Spiritual Determination Diligence: Required by God in Striving After Perfection Diligence: Striving After Perfection Finish the Race Focus Forgetting Forgetting the Past Forgiving Self Goals Grace of God: Growth In Growing Humility: Exemplified Learning from Mistakes Letting Go Living in the Past Moving Moving Forward Obedience: Exemplified Overcoming Insecurity Perfection: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Perfectionism Pleasing People Pressing toward the Goal Putting the Past Behind Regret Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness: Fruits of Running the Race Self Hatred Setting Goals Shyness Testimony: Religious Testimony: Religious, Exemplified The Past The Roman Empire: Allusions to Grecian Game Adapted by Foot Races

Philippians 3:13

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