Philippians 3:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

I had

Already perfect

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Philippians 3:14

1 Timothy 6:12

Apprehended

Bible References

I had

Brethren, I count not myself that I have gotten it: but one thing I say: I forget that which is behind me, and stretch myself unto that which is before me;

O that my ways were made so direct, that I might keep thy statutes!

For I do not that good thing which I would: but that evil do I, which I would not.

For the flesh lusteth contrary to the spirit, and the spirit contrary to the flesh. These are contrary one to the other, so that ye cannot do that which ye would.

Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hand on eternal life, whereunto thou art called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

For in many things we sin all. If a man sin not in word, the same is a perfect man and able to tame all the body.

Already perfect

The righteous also will keep his way, and he that hath clean hands, will ever be stronger and stronger.

The LORD shall make good his loving-kindness toward me. Yea, thy mercy, O LORD, endureth forever; despise not then the works of thine own hands.

The path of the righteous shineth as the light, and is ever brighter and brighter unto the perfect day.

but when that which is perfect is come, then that which is unperfect shall be done away.

Seeing that we have such promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, and grow up to full holiness in the fear of God.

We are glad when we are weak, and ye strong. This also we wish for, even that ye were perfect.

that the saints might have all things necessary to work and minister withal, to the edifying of the body of Christ,

and unto the congregation of the first born sons, which are written in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of just and perfect men:

make you perfect in all good works, to do his will, working in you that which is pleasant in his sight through Iesus Christ: To whom be praise for ever while the world endureth. Amen.

The God of all grace - which called you unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus - shall his own self, after ye have suffered a little affliction, make you perfect: shall settle, strengthen, and establish you.

And hereunto, give all diligence: In your faith, minister virtue; and in virtue, knowledge;

but grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord, and saviour Jesus Christ. To whom be glory both now and forever. Amen. {Here ends the Second General Epistle of Peter}

I follow

and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} Like as the hart desireth the water brooks, so longeth my soul after thee, O God.

{A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah} O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee. My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh also longeth after thee, in a barren and dry land where no water is.

My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.

And why? Judgment shall be turned again unto righteousness, and all such as are true in heart shall follow it.

Hearken unto me, ye that follow righteousness and seek the LORD. Look unto the rock ye were cut out, and to the cave and pit ye were digged out.

Then shall we have understanding, and endeavor ourselves to know the LORD. He shall go forth as the spring of the day, and come unto us as the evening and morning rain upon the earth."

See that none recompense evil for evil unto any man: but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

and well reported of in good works: if she have nourished children, if she have been liberal to strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have ministered unto them which were in adversity, if she were continually given unto all manner good works.

But thou, which art the man of God, flee such things. Follow righteousness, godliness, love, patience, and meekness.

Embrace peace with all men, and holiness; without the which, no man shall see the Lord.

Let him eschew evil and do good: let him seek peace, and ensue it.

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and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hand on eternal life, whereunto thou art called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

Apprehended

The LORD shall send the rod of thy power out of Zion; be thou ruler, even in the midst among thine enemies.

But as he journeyed, it fortuned that he drew nigh to Damascus, and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven.

according as he had chosen us in him through love, before the foundation of the world was laid, that we should be saints, and without blame before him, through love.

But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, for because that God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctifying of the spirit; And through believing the truth: