Philippians 3:12

Reaching Forward To God's Goal

¹¹ if by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. ¹² Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. ¹³ Brethren, I do not reckon to have laid hold of it yet, but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and extending myself unto those things which are ahead,

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1 Timothy 6:19

laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the future, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

1 Corinthians 13:10

But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.

Philippians 3:13-14

Brethren, I do not reckon to have laid hold of it yet, but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and extending myself unto those things which are ahead,

1 Timothy 6:11-12

But thou, O man of God, flee these things and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, charity, tolerance, meekness.

Hebrews 12:23

to the congregation of the called out ones of the firstborn, who are registered in the heavens and to God the Judge of all and to the spirits of just men made perfect

Psalm 84:2

My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh sing to the living God.

Acts 9:3-6

And as he proceeded, he came near Damascus; and suddenly there shone round about him a light from heaven;

2 Corinthians 7:1

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Ephesians 4:12

for the perfecting of the saints in the work of the ministry, unto the edifying of the body of the Christ

Philippians 3:16

Nevertheless, in that unto which we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us have the same mind.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one renders evil for evil unto anyone, but always follow that which is good, both among yourselves and to all men.

1 Timothy 5:10

having a good testimony of good works, if she has brought up well her children, if she has exercised hospitality, if she has washed the feet of the saints, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

Hebrews 12:14

Follow peace with everyone and holiness, without which no one shall see the Lord:

Hebrews 13:21

make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for the ages of the ages. Amen.

1 Peter 3:11-13

let him separate himself from evil and do good; let him seek peace and follow it.

1 Peter 5:10

But the God of all grace, who has called us unto his eternal glory by Jesus, the Christ, after ye have suffered a little while, he himself perfects, confirms, strengthens, and establishes you.

2 Peter 1:5-8

Ye also, giving all diligence to the same, show forth virtue in your faith; and in virtue, knowledge;

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and until the day of eternity. Amen.

Job 17:9

The righteous shall hold on to his way, and he that has clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.

Psalm 42:1

As the hart pants after the water brooks, so does my soul pant after thee, O God.

Psalm 63:1-3

O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee; my soul thirsts for thee; my flesh longs for thee in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water;

Psalm 110:2-3

The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion; rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.

Psalm 119:5

O that my ways were ordered to keep thy statutes!

Psalm 119:173-176

Let thine hand help me, for I have chosen thy precepts.

Psalm 138:8

The LORD will perfect that which concerns me; thy mercy, O LORD, endures for ever; forsake not the works of thine own hands.

Proverbs 4:18

But the path of the just is as the light of the morning star, that shines more and more until the day is perfect.

Isaiah 51:1

Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD; look unto the rock from which ye are hewn and to the hole of the pit from which ye are dug.

Hosea 6:3

And we shall know and follow on in knowing the LORD; his going forth is prepared as the dawn; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said unto him, Go; for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel;

Romans 7:19-24

For I do not do the good that I desire; but the evil which I do not desire, that I do.

2 Corinthians 13:9

By which we are glad that we are weak and ye are strong, and even so we pray for your perfection.

Galatians 5:17

For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary the one to the other, so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

Ephesians 1:4

according as he has chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in charity;

2 Thessalonians 2:13

But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, because God has from the beginning chosen you to saving health through the sanctification of the Spirit and faith in the truth,

James 3:2

For we all offend in many things. If any man offends not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to govern the whole body with restraint.

Psalm 63:8

My soul has followed hard after thee; thy right hand has upheld me.

Psalm 94:15

But the judgment shall be returned unto righteousness, and all the upright in heart shall follow it.