Parallel Verses
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.
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
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.
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: -
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
Katalambano
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 if haply I may attain unto the resurrection of the dead. 12 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. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have overtaken it; but this one object I pursue, forgetting the things which are behind, and reaching out to those which are before,
Cross References
1 Timothy 6:19
laying up treasure for themselves a noble foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
1 Corinthians 13:10
But when that which is perfect cometh, then that which is in part shall be done away.
Philippians 3:13-14
Brethren, I count not myself to have overtaken it; but this one object I pursue, forgetting the things which are behind, and reaching out to those which are before,
1 Timothy 6:11-12
But thou, O man of God, flee from these things; but pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
Hebrews 12:23
and to the general assembly and church of the first-born registered in the heavens, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of just men perfected,
Acts 9:3-6
So advancing on his journey, he was drawing nigh to Damascus: and suddenly there shone around him a light from heaven:
2 Corinthians 7:1
HAVING therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Ephesians 4:12
for the perfecting the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edification of the body of Christ:
Philippians 3:16
Nevertheless, so far as we have advanced, be it our care to walk by the same rule, to mind the same thing.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no man return evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both towards one another, and towards all men.
1 Timothy 5:10
bringing attestation of her good works; that she hath well educated her children, that she hath been hospitable to strangers, that she hath washed the saints feet, that she hath assisted the afflicted, that she hath followed diligently every good work.
Hebrews 12:14
Earnestly seek peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Hebrews 13:21
make you fit for every good work to do his will, producing in you that which is acceptable in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory unto the everlasting ages. Amen.
1 Peter 3:11-13
Let him depart from every wicked thing, and do good; let him seek peace, and pursue it."
1 Peter 5:10
But the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered a little while, himself perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory now and unto the day of eternity. Amen.
Acts 9:15
But the Lord said unto him, Go: for this man is an elect vessel for me, to bear my name before nations, and kings, and the children of Israel:
Romans 7:19-24
For I do not the good which I wish: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
2 Corinthians 13:9
For we rejoice when we are weak, but ye are strong: and this also we pray for, even your perfect establishment.
Galatians 5:17
For the flesh hath appetites contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit contrary to the flesh, and these act in opposition the one to the other: so that ye do not the things which ye would.
Ephesians 1:4
as he hath elected us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love:
2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, because God hath elected you from the beginning unto salvation, by sanctification of the Spirit, and faith in the truth:
James 3:2
For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, he is a perfect man, and capable of reining in the whole body.