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.

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.

Let us, therefore, as many as are perfect, think this: and, if in anything ye think differently, even this God will reveal to you;

nevertheless, whereunto we advanced, by the same rule let us walk.

Let your forbearance be known to all men: the Lord is near!

Be anxious for nothing; but, in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God: