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.

Bible References

I had

Philippians 3:13
Brethren, I do not reckon myself to have laid hold of it; but one thing I do, forgetting the things that are behind, and stretching forth to the things that are before,
Romans 7:19
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 hath desires against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these oppose one another, that ye may not do the things that ye would.
1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on everlasting life, to which thou wast called, and didst profess the good profession before many witnesses.
James 3:2
For in many things we all offend. If any one offend not in speech, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

Already perfect

1 Corinthians 13:10
but when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part will be done away.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Having then these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all pollution of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 13:9
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong; this also we pray for, even your perfection.
Ephesians 4:12
for the perfecting of the saints for the work of ministration, for the building up of the body of Christ;
Hebrews 12:23
and to the church of the firstborn, who are enrolled in heaven; and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of righteous men made perfect;
Hebrews 13:21
make you perfect in every good work, to do his will, doing in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be the glory for ever. Amen.
1 Peter 5:10
But the God of all grace, who called you to his everlasting glory in Christ Jesus, will, after ye have suffered a while, himself make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you.
2 Peter 1:5
even for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge,
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory, both now and for ever.

I follow

Philippians 3:14
I press toward the mark for the prize of the heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that none render evil for evil to any one; but ever follow that which is good, both toward one another and toward all.
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, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
1 Timothy 6:11
But do thou, 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 one will see the Lord;
1 Peter 3:11
let him turn away from evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and pursue it.

That i

Philippians 3:14
I press toward the mark for the prize of the heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on everlasting life, to which thou wast called, and didst profess the good profession before many witnesses.

Apprehended

Acts 9:3
And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus; and suddenly there shone around a him a light from heaven;
Ephesians 1:4
according as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him;
2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, that God chose you from the beginning to salvation in sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth;