Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
only, whereunto we have attained, by that same rule let us walk.
but to what we have come--by the same rule walk, the same thing think;
But whereto we have attained, [let us] walk in the same steps.
Philippians — A prison letter dominated by joy. Four chapters move from partnership in the gospel through the humility of Christ to pressing on to contentment.
Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread — the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.
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Being mindful of your love and of your zeal in Christ, which ye have manifested towards us, we thought it fitting to write to you, who display such a godly and spiritual love to the brethren, to put you in remembrance of your Christian course, "that ye all speak the same thing, being of one mind, thinking the same thing, and walking by the same rule of faith," [Philippians 3:16] as Paul admonished you.
Ignatius of Antioch· Epistle of Pseudo-Ignatius to the Philippians, 108patristic
Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained,....
John Gill· Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748)reformed
Whereto we have already attained - Let us not lose that part of the race which we have already run, let us walk by the same rule - let us keep the white line continually in view, let us mind the same thing, always considering the glorious prize which is held out by God through Christ Jesus to animate and encourage us.
Adam Clarke· Commentary on the Bible, 1832evangelical
The expectation of a new revelation is not to make you less careful in walking according to whatever degree of knowledge of divine things and perfection you have already attained.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed
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Colossians 2:6Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,
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so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.
Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live,…
Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,
I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved…
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Philippians 1:27Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm…
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As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:
Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
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Revelation 3:3Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will…
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Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from…
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Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,
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.
but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you.
Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,
But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.
Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”
Peace and mercy to all who walk by this rule, even to the Israel of God.
Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.
11 more linked verses are grouped by book below ↓
Every other verse the study tradition links to this one, in the Bible’s own order. The first links in each book carry a line of their text; every reference opens its full verse page.
Romans2
2 Corinthians1
Philippians1
2 Peter1
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