Cross References Not as though I had already attained, or were already perfect: but I follow after, if I may by any means apprehend, wherein I am also apprehended by Christ Jesus. Matthew 5:48 Be you therefore perfect, as also your heavenly Father is perfect. Acts 9:5 Who said: Who art thou, Lord? And he: I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. It is hard for thee to kick against the goad. Romans 8:39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 9:24 Know you not that they that run in the race, all run indeed, but one receiveth the prize. So run that you may obtain. 1 Corinthians 13:10 But when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away. 1 Corinthians 13:12 We see now through a glass in a dark manner: but then face to face. Now I know in part: but then I shall know even as I am known. Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ: to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons. Philippians 3:3 For we are the circumcision, who in spirit serve God and glory in Christ Jesus, not having confidence in the flesh. Philippians 3:8 Furthermore, I count all things to be but loss for the excellent knowledge of Jesus Christ, my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things and count them but as dung, that I may gain Christ. 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art called and be it confessed a good confession before many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:19 To lay up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the true life. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Not as though I had already attained, or were already perfect: but I follow after, if I may by any means apprehend, wherein I am also apprehended by Christ Jesus. I had. Philippians 3:13,16 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended. But one thing I do: Forgetting the things that are behind and stretching forth myself to those that are before, . . . Psalm 119:5,173-176 O! that my ways may be directed to keep thy justifications. . . . Romans 7:19-24 For the good which I will, I do not: but the evil which I will not, that I do. . . . Galatians 5:17 For the flesh lusteth against the spirit: and the spirit against the flesh: For these are contrary one to another: so that you do not the things that you would. 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art called and be it confessed a good confession before many witnesses. James 3:2 For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man. He is able also with a bridle to lead about the whole body. already perfect. Job 17:9 And the just man shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. Psalm 138:8 The Lord will repay for me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: O despise not the works of thy hands. Proverbs 4:18 The way of the wicked is darksome: they know not where they fall. 1 Corinthians 13:10 But when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away. 2 Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of the flesh and of the spirit, perfecting sanctification in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 13:9 For we rejoice that we are weak and you are strong. This also we pray for, your perfection. Ephesians 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the word of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Hebrews 12:23 And to the church of the firstborn who are written in the heavens, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of the just made perfect, Hebrews 13:21 Fit you in all goodness, that you may do his will; doing in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom is glory for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little, will himself perfect you and confirm you and establish you. 2 Peter 1:5-8 And you, employing all care, minister in your faith, virtue: And in virtue, knowledge: . . . 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and unto the day of eternity, Amen. I follow. Philippians 3:14 I press towards the mark, to the prize of the supernal vocation of God in Christ Jesus. Psalm 42:1 Unto the end, understanding for the sons of Core. [2] As the hart panteth after the fountains of water; so my soul panteth after thee, O God. Psalm 63:1-3,8 A psalm of David while he was in the desert of Edom. [2] O God, my God, to thee do I watch at break of day. For thee my soul hath thirsted; for thee my flesh, O how many ways! . . . Psalm 84:2 my soul longeth and fainteth for the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh have rejoiced in the living God. Psalm 94:15 Until justice be turned into judgment: and they that are near it are all the upright in heart. Isaiah 51:1 Give ear to me, you that follow that which is just, and you that seek the Lord: look unto the rock whence you are hewn, and to the hole of the pit from which you are dug out. Hosea 6:3 He will revive us after two days: on the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight. We shall know, and we shall follow on, that we may know the Lord. His going forth is prepared as the morning light, and he will come to us as the early and the latter rain to the earth. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that none render evil for evil to any man: but ever follow that which is good towards each other and towards all men. 1 Timothy 5:10 Having testimony for her good works, if she have brought up children, if she have received to harbour, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have ministered to them that suffer tribulation, if she have diligently followed every good work. 1 Timothy 6:11 But thou, O man of God, fly these things: and pursue justice, godliness, faith, charity, patience, mildness. Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men and holiness: without which no man shall see God. 1 Peter 3:11-13 Let him decline from evil and do good: Let him seek after peace and pursue it: . . . that I. Philippians 3:14 I press towards the mark, to the prize of the supernal vocation of God in Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art called and be it confessed a good confession before many witnesses. apprehended. Psalm 110:2,3 The Lord will send forth the sceptre of thy power out of Sion: rule thou in the midst of thy enemies. . . . Acts 9:3-6,15 And as he went on his journey, it came to pass that he drew nigh to Damascus. And suddenly a light from heaven shined round about him. . . . Ephesians 1:4 As he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and unspotted in his sight in charity. Context Pressing Toward the Goal11If by any means I may attain to the resurrection which is from the dead. 12Not as though I had already attained, or were already perfect: but I follow after, if I may by any means apprehend, wherein I am also apprehended by Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended. But one thing I do: Forgetting the things that are behind and stretching forth myself to those that are before,… Lexicon NotΟὐχ (Ouch) Adverb Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. I have already obtained [all this], ἔλαβον (elabon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. have already been perfected, τετελείωμαι (teteleiōmai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 5048: From teleios; to complete, i.e. accomplish, or consummate. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. I press on διώκω (diōkō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 1377: To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute. to take hold of καταλάβω (katalabō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 2638: From kata and lambano; to take eagerly, i.e. Seize, possess, etc. that for which ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition Strong's Greek 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. took hold of me. κατελήμφθην (katelēmphthēn) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 2638: From kata and lambano; to take eagerly, i.e. Seize, possess, etc. Additional Translations Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been perfected, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Not that already I have obtained it or already have been perfected, but I am pursuing, if also I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. 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. Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect: but I press on, if so be that I may lay hold on that for which also I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus. Not that I have already obtained [the prize], or am already perfected; but I pursue, if also I may get possession [of it], seeing that also I have been taken possession of by Christ [Jesus]. Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect: but I press on, if so be that I may apprehend that for which also I was apprehended by Christ Jesus. Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I pursue, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended by Christ Jesus. I do not say that I have already won the race or have already reached perfection. But I am pressing on, striving to lay hold of the prize for which also Christ has laid hold of me. Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect; but I press on, if it is so that I may take hold of that for which also I was taken hold of by Christ Jesus. Not that I did already obtain, or have been already perfected; but I pursue, if also I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by the Christ Jesus; Jump to Previous Already Apprehend Apprehended Attained Christ Complete Either Follow Hold Hope Jesus Lay Obtained Perfect Perfection Press Pressing Pursue Race Reached Reward Servant Striving WonJump to Next Already Apprehend Apprehended Attained Christ Complete Either Follow Hold Hope Jesus Lay Obtained Perfect Perfection Press Pressing Pursue Race Reached Reward Servant Striving WonLinks Philippians 3:12 NIVPhilippians 3:12 NLT Philippians 3:12 ESV Philippians 3:12 NASB Philippians 3:12 KJV Philippians 3:12 Bible Apps Philippians 3:12 Biblia Paralela Philippians 3:12 Chinese Bible Philippians 3:12 French Bible Philippians 3:12 German Bible Alphabetical: all already also become been but by Christ for have hold I it Jesus laid lay made may me Not obtained of on or perfect press so take that this to took was which NT Letters: Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already obtained (Philipp. Phil. 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