Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
It's not that I have already reached this goal or have already become perfect. But I keep pursuing it, hoping somehow to embrace it just as I have been embraced by the Messiah Jesus.
New American Standard Bible
Not that I have already
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
Not that I have already reached the goal or am already fully mature, but I make every effort to take hold
A Conservative Version
Not that I have already obtained or have already been fully perfected, but I press forward, if also I might seize upon that for which also I was seized by Christ Jesus.
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.
Amplified
Not that I have already obtained it [this goal of being Christlike] or have already been made perfect, but I actively press on
An Understandable Version
[It is] not that I have already arrived at the goal [of spiritual maturity], or have already been made perfectly [righteous], but I am pushing onward in order to take hold of what Christ Jesus took hold of me for [i.e., to receive all that Christ intended for me].
Anderson New Testament
Not that I have already attained, or have already reached the goal; but I am pressing forward, that I may lay hold on that for which I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus.
Bible in Basic English
Not as if I had even now got the reward or been made complete: but I go on in the hope that I may come to the knowledge of that for which I was made the servant of Christ Jesus.
Common New Testament
Not that I have already obtained this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for I am not yet secure of the prize, I have not yet finish'd my course: but I press to obtain the reward, which Jesus Christ invited me to.
Darby 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.
Godbey New Testament
Not that I already received it, or have already been made perfect: but I persevere, if I may receive that for which I have indeed been received by Christ Jesus.
Goodspeed New Testament
Not that I have secured it yet, or already reached perfection, but I am pressing on to see if I can capture it, because I have been captured by Jesus Christ.
John Wesley New Testament
Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected: but I pursue, if I may apprehend that, for which I was also apprehended by Christ Jesus.
Julia Smith Translation
Not that I have alreaedy attained or have been already perfected: and I pursue, if I also may overtake, for which also I was overtaken by Christ Jesus.
King James 2000
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if indeed I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Not that I have already received [this], or [have] already been made perfect, but I press on if indeed I may lay hold of [that] for which also I was laid hold of by Christ.
Modern King James verseion
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect, but I am pressing on, if I may lay hold of that for which I also was taken hold of by Christ Jesus.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Not as though I had already attained to it, either were already perfect: but I follow, if that I may comprehend that, wherein I am comprehended of Christ Jesus.
Moffatt New Testament
Not that I have already attained this or am already perfect, but I press forward to appropriate it, because I have been appropriated myself by Christ Jesus.
Montgomery New Testament
I do not say that I have already won, or am already perfect, but I am passing on to lay hold on the prize for which also Christ has laid hold of me.
NET Bible
Not that I have already attained this -- that is, I have not already been perfected -- but I strive to lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus also laid hold of me.
New Heart English Bible
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.
Noyes New Testament
Not that I have already obtained, or have been already perfected; but I press on, if I may also lay hold of that for which I was laid hold of by Christ.
Sawyer New Testament
Not that I have already obtained it, or have been already made perfect; but I follow on that I may attain that for which also I was arrested by Christ.
The Emphasized Bible
Not that I have, already, received, or have, already, reached perfection, but I am pressing on - if I may even lay hold of that for which I have also been laid hold of by Christ Jesus: -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Not that I have already attained, or am now perfect: but I pursue, that I may overtake that for which also by his apprehension of me I am destined by Christ Jesus.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Not that I have already laid hold of it, or that I am already made perfect. But I press on, in the hope of actually laying hold of that for which indeed I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
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.
Williams New Testament
It is not a fact that I have already secured it or already reached perfection, but I am pressing on to see if I can capture it, the ideal for which I was captured by Christ Jesus.
World English Bible
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.
Worrell New Testament
Not that I already obtained, or have already been made perfect; but I am pressing on, if I may lay hold of that for which I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.
Worsley New Testament
not that I have yet won the prize, or am already perfect: but I press forward to acquire that perfection, for which also I have been apprehended by Christ Jesus.
Youngs 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;
Themes
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Perfection » Saints follow after
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Topics
Interlinear
Ede
ἤδη
Ede
now, already, yet, even now, by this time, now already
Usage: 45
Teleioo
De
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Philippians 3:12
Devotionals containing Philippians 3:12
References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Philippians 3:12
Images Philippians 3:12
Prayers for Philippians 3:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Reaching Forward To God's Goal
11 though I hope to experience the resurrection from the dead. 12 It's not that I have already reached this goal or have already become perfect. But I keep pursuing it, hoping somehow to embrace it just as I have been embraced by the Messiah Jesus. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself to have embraced it yet. But this one thing I do: Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,
Cross References
1 Timothy 6:19
By doing this they store up a treasure for themselves that is a good foundation for the future, so that they can keep their hold on the life that is real.
1 Corinthians 13:10
But when what is complete comes, then what is incomplete will be done away with.
Philippians 3:13-14
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have embraced it yet. But this one thing I do: Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,
1 Timothy 6:11-12
But you, man of God, must flee from all these things. Instead, you must pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.
Hebrews 12:23
to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, to a judge who is the God of all, to the spirits of righteous people who have been made perfect,
Psalm 84:2
I desire and long for the Temple courts of the LORD. My heart and body sing for joy to the living God.
Acts 9:3-6
As Saul traveled along and was approaching Damascus, a light from heaven suddenly flashed around him.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let's cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit by becoming mature in our holy fear of God.
Ephesians 4:12
to equip the saints, to do the work of ministry, and to build up the body of the Messiah
Philippians 3:16
However, we should live up to what we have achieved so far.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.
1 Timothy 5:10
She must be well known for her good actions as a woman who has raised children, welcomed strangers, washed the saints' feet, helped the suffering, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Hebrews 13:21
equip you with everything good to do his will, accomplishing in us what pleases him through Jesus, the Messiah. To him be glory forever and ever! Amen.
1 Peter 3:11-13
He must turn away from evil and do good. He must seek peace and pursue it.
1 Peter 5:10
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you by the Messiah Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, establish you, strengthen you, and support you.
2 Peter 1:5-8
For this very reason, you must make every effort to supplement your faith with moral character, your moral character with knowledge,
2 Peter 3:18
Instead, continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Messiah. Glory belongs to him both now and on that eternal day! Amen.
Job 17:9
But the righteous person will hold to his way, and those with clean hands will grow stronger and stronger."
Psalm 42:1
As an antelope pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, God.
Psalm 63:1-3
God, you are my God! I will fervently seek you. My soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for you in a dry, weary, and parched land.
Psalm 110:2-3
When the LORD extends your mighty scepter from Zion, rule in the midst of your enemies.
Psalm 119:5
Oh, that my ways were steadfast, so I may keep your statutes.
Psalm 119:173-176
May your hand stand ready to assist me, for I have chosen your precepts.
Psalm 138:8
The LORD will complete what his purpose is for me. LORD, your gracious love is eternal; do not abandon your personal work in me. To the Music Director: A Davidic Song
Proverbs 4:18
The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn that grows brighter until the full light of day.
Isaiah 51:1
"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD! Look to the rock from which you were cut, to the quarry from which you were hewn.
Hosea 6:3
Let us know, let us pursue knowledge of the LORD; his coming is as certain as the dawn. He will come to us like the rain, like the autumn and spring rains come on the earth.
Acts 9:15
But the Lord told him, "Go, because he's my chosen instrument to carry my name to unbelievers, to their kings, and to the descendants of Israel.
Romans 7:19-24
For I don't do the good I want to do, but instead do the evil that I don't want to do.
2 Corinthians 13:9
We are glad when we are weak and you are strong. That is what we are praying for your maturity.
Galatians 5:17
For what the flesh wants is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit wants is opposed to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, and so you do not do what you want to do.
Ephesians 1:4
just as he chose us in the Messiah before the creation of the universe to be holy and blameless in his presence. In love
2 Thessalonians 2:13
At all times we are obligated to thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you to be the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through faith in the truth.
James 3:2
For all of us make many mistakes. If someone does not make any mistakes when he speaks, he is perfect and able to control his whole body.
Psalm 63:8
My soul clings to you, even as your right hand supports me.
Psalm 94:15
Righteousness will be restored with justice, and all the pure of heart will follow it.