Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
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;
New American Standard Bible
Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do:
King James Version
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
Holman Bible
Brothers, I do not
International Standard Version
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,
A Conservative Version
Brothers, I reckon myself not to have seized, but one thing, indeed forgetting the things behind, and reaching forward to the things ahead,
American Standard Version
Brethren, I could not myself yet to have laid hold: but one thing I do , forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before,
Amplified
An Understandable Version
Brothers, I consider that I, myself, have not yet taken hold [of Christ's ultimate purpose for me]. But there is one thing that I am doing; I am forgetting about my past [See verses 5-7], and reaching forward to what lies ahead.
Anderson New Testament
Brethren, I do not conclude that I have already laid hold:
Bible in Basic English
Brothers, it is clear to me that I have not come to that knowledge; but one thing I do, letting go those things which are past, and stretching out to the things which are before,
Common New Testament
Brethren, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,
Daniel Mace New Testament
I don't imagine, my brethren, that I am arriv'd at the goal; but this I do, unmindful of what is pass'd, I stretch towards that which is in view,
Darby Translation
Brethren, I do not count to have got possession myself; but one thing forgetting the things behind, and stretching out to the things before,
Godbey New Testament
Brethren, I do not consider that I have yet received it;
Goodspeed New Testament
Brothers, I do not consider that I have captured it yet, only, forgetting what is behind me, and straining toward what lies ahead,
John Wesley New Testament
Brethren, I do not account myself to have apprehended.
Julia Smith Translation
Brethren, I reckon not myself to have been overtaken: but one, truly forgetting things behind, and stretching still farther to things before,
King James 2000
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
Lexham Expanded Bible
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have laid hold of [it]. But [I do] one [thing], forgetting the things behind and straining toward the things ahead,
Modern King James verseion
My brothers, I do not count myself to have taken possession, but one thing I do, forgetting the things behind and reaching forward to the things before,
Moffatt New Testament
Brothers, I for one do not consider myself to have appropriated this; my one thought is, by forgetting what lies behind me and straining to what lies before me,
Montgomery New Testament
Brothers, I do not regard myself to have yet laid hold of it; but this one thing I do, forgetting what is behind me, but straining every nerve toward that which lies ahead,
NET Bible
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have attained this. Instead I am single-minded: Forgetting the things that are behind and reaching out for the things that are ahead,
New Heart English Bible
Brothers, I do not regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and reaching forward to the things which are ahead,
Noyes New Testament
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,
Sawyer New Testament
I consider not myself, brothers, to have attained it; but this one thing I do; forgetting the things behind, and reaching forward to those before,
The Emphasized Bible
Brethren! I, as to myself, reckon that I have, not yet, laid hold; one thing, however, - the things behind, forgetting, and, unto the things before, eagerly reaching out,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
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,
Twentieth Century New Testament
For I, Brothers, do not regard myself as having yet laid hold of it. But this one thing I do--forgetting what lies behind, and straining every nerve for that which lies in front,
Webster
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward to those things which are before,
Weymouth New Testament
Brethren, I do not imagine that I have yet laid hold of it. But this one thing I do--forgetting everything which is past and stretching forward to what lies in front of me,
Williams New Testament
Brothers, I do not think that I have captured it yet, but here is my one aspiration, so forgetting what is behind me and reaching out for what is ahead of me,
World English Bible
Brothers, I don't regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before,
Worrell New Testament
Brethren, I do not account myself to have laid hold of it; but one thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind, and reaching forth to the things before.
Worsley New Testament
Brethren, I count not myself to have attained it: but one thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to those before,
Youngs Literal Translation
brethren, I do not reckon myself to have laid hold; and one thing -- the things behind indeed forgetting, and to the things before stretching forth --
Themes
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Holy ambition, general references to
Diligence » Required by God in » Striving after perfection
Diligence » Striving after perfection
Holy » General references to » Ambition
Life's purpose » Attaining Christlikeness
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Purpose » Of life » Attaining Christlikeness
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In moving forward toward the goal
Topics
Interlinear
Logizomai
Emautou
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Philippians 3:13
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Word Count of 37 Translations in Philippians 3:13
Images Philippians 3:13
Prayers for Philippians 3:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Reaching Forward To God's Goal
12 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. 13 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; 14 and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Luke 9:62
Jesus said unto him, "No man that putteth his hand to the plough, and looketh back, is apt to the kingdom of God."
Philippians 3:12
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.
Psalm 45:10
Hearken, O daughter, and consider; incline thine ear. Forget also thine own people, and thy father's house.
Hebrews 6:1
Wherefore, let us leave the doctrine pertaining to the beginning of a Christian man, and let us go unto perfection, and now no more lay the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
Hebrews 12:1-2
Wherefore let us also - seeing that we are compassed with so great a multitude of witnesses - lay away all that presseth down, and the sin that hangeth on us, and let us run with patience, unto the battle that is set before us,
Luke 10:42
verily one is needful. Mary hath chosen her that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."
Romans 15:23-29
but now seeing I have no more to do in these countries, and also have been desirous many years to come unto you,
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Perceive ye not how that they which run in a course, run all, yet but one receiveth the reward? So run that ye may obtain.
2 Corinthians 5:16
Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh. Insomuch that though we have known Christ after the flesh, now henceforth know we him so no more.
Philippians 1:18-21
What then? So that Christ be preached all manner ways, whether it be by occasion, or of true meaning, I therein joy: Yea and will joy.
Philippians 2:12
Wherefore, my dearly beloved, as ye have always obeyed - not when I was present only, but now much more in mine absence - even so work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Philippians 3:8
Yea I think all things but loss for that excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord. For whom I have counted all thing loss, and do judge them but dung, that I might win Christ,
Philippians 4:11-13
I speak not because of necessity. For I have learned in whatsoever estate I am, therewith to be content.
2 Peter 3:8
Dearly beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, how that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Psalm 27:4
One thing have I desired of the LORD, which I will require, even that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the fair beauty of the LORD, and to visit his temple.