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,

But one thing I do, forgetting the things that are behind, and reaching forth unto the things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

But I am hard-pressed between the two. I have the desire to leave [this world] and be with Christ, for that is far, far better;

As far as enthusiasm is concerned, I persecuted the church; as far as being righteous according to the law of Moses is concerned, I was without just blame.

When he had assumed human form, he still further humbled himself and carried his obedience so far as to die, and to die upon the cross.

Wherefore also, God, uplifted him far on high, and favoured him with the name which is above every name, -

Only, as far as we have got, let us be guided by the same rule.

although I myself might have confidence in outward rites. If any one else claims a right to trust in them, far more may I;