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. Treasury of Scripture I had. Philippians 3:13,16 Brothers, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind... Psalm 119:5,173-176 O that my ways were directed to keep your statutes!... Romans 7:19-24 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do... Galatians 5:17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other... 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto you are also called... James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. already perfect. Job 17:9 The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that has clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. Psalm 138:8 The LORD will perfect that which concerns me: your mercy, O LORD, endures for ever: forsake not the works of your own hands. Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more to the perfect day. 1 Corinthians 13:10 But when that which is perfect is come, then 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 filthiness of the flesh and spirit... 2 Corinthians 13:9 For we are glad, when we are weak, and you are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection. Ephesians 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Hebrews 12:23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all... Hebrews 13:21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ... 1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that you have suffered a while, make you perfect... 2 Peter 1:5-8 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge... 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. I follow. Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Psalm 42:1 As the hart pants after the water brooks, so pants my soul after you, O God. Psalm 63:1-3,8 O God, you are my God; early will I seek you: my soul thirsts for you, my flesh longs for you in a dry and thirsty land... Psalm 84:2 My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh cries out for the living God. Psalm 94:15 But judgment shall return to righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it. Isaiah 51:1 Listen to me, you that follow after righteousness, you that seek the LORD: look to the rock from where you are hewn... Hosea 6:3 Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come to us as the rain... 1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 1 Timothy 5:10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet... 1 Timothy 6:11 But you, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 1 Peter 3:11-13 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it... that I. Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto you are also called... apprehended. Psalm 110:2,3 The LORD shall send the rod of your strength out of Zion: rule you in the middle of your enemies... Acts 9:3-6,15 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven... Ephesians 1:4 According as he has chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brothers beloved of the Lord...
Context Press on Toward the Goal
12Not 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. 13Brothers, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth to those things which are before, 14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing you be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this to you. 16Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
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.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Not as though I has 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.
Darby Bible Translation
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.
King James Bible
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.
Young's Literal Translation
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;
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