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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.

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ASV

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.

KJV

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.

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19 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
οὐχouchNotG3756 →
ὅτιhotiforG3754 →
ἤδηēdēalreadyG2235 →
ἔλαβονelabonI have obtained [it]G2983 →
ἢēorG2228 →
ἤδηēdēalreadyG2235 →
τετελείωμαι,teteleiōmaihave been perfected,G5048 →
διώκωdiōkōI am pursuingG1377 →
δὲdehoweverG1161 →
εἰeiifG1487 →
καὶkaievenG2532 →
καταλάβωkatalabōI shall graspG2638 →
ἐφ᾽eph᾽ofG1909 →
ᾧhōthat for whichG3739 →
καὶkaialsoG2532 →
κατελήμφθηνkatelēmphthēnI was graspedG2638 →
ὑπὸhupobyG5259 →
ΧριστοῦChristouChristG5547 →
Ἰησοῦ.¶IēsouJesus.G2424 →

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Philippians 3:13Brothers, 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,1 Timothy 6:11–12But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.2 Peter 1:5–8For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;Psalms 138:8The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever— do not abandon the works of Your hands.Hosea 6:3So let us know—let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.1 Peter 3:11–13He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.2 Corinthians 7:1Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.1 Corinthians 13:12Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.Isaiah 51:1“Listen to Me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were cut, and to the quarry from which you were hewn.Hebrews 13:21equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.Philippians 3:13–14Brothers, 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,Ephesians 1:4For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In loveHebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.Philippians 3:16Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.James 3:2We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.Galatians 5:17For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want.2 Peter 3:18But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.1 Peter 5:10And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

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The Arrival at Calvary — obedient unto death — Gustave Doré (engraving, public domain)
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