Philippians 3:16

Philippians 3:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
• New International Version (NIV)Only let us live up to what we have already attained.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Only let us hold true to what we have attained.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.

Context of Philippians 3:16

14I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus. 15Therefore, let all of us who are mature think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will reveal this also to you. In any case, we should live up to whatever truth we have attained. 17Join in imitating me, brothers and sisters, and pay careful attention to those who live according to the example you have in us. 18For I have often told you, and now say again with tears, that many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.

Philippians 3:16 word by word

πλὴν εἰς ὃ ἐφθάσαμεν, τῷ αὐτῷ στοιχεῖνRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Neverthelessπλήνplēn · but/howeverG4133
• wheretoεἰςeis · towardG1519
• wheretoὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• we have already attainedφθάνωphthanō · to precede/arriveG5348
• let us walkστοιχέωstoicheō · to followG4748
• byκανώνkanōn · ruleG2583
• the sameὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the sameαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• let us mindφρονέωphroneō · to reasonG5426

Cross-references for Philippians 3:16

• Galatians 5:7You were running well. Who prevented you from being persuaded regarding the truth?
• Hebrews 10:38But my righteous one will live by faith; and if he draws back, I have no pleasure in him.
• 2 Peter 2:10especially those who follow the polluting desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold, arrogant people! They are not afraid to slander the glorious ones;
• Revelation 2:4But I have this against you: You have abandoned the love you had at first.
• Revelation 3:3Remember, then, what you have received and heard; keep it, and repent. If you are not alert, I will come like a thief, and you have no idea at what hour I will come upon you.
• Romans 12:16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation.
• Romans 15:5Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, according to Christ Jesus,
• Galatians 6:16May peace come to all those who follow this standard, and mercy even to the Israel of God!
• Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.
• Colossians 2:6So then, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in him,
• Philippians 1:27Just one thing: As citizens of heaven, live your life worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, in one accord, contending together for the faith of the gospel,
• Philippians 2:2make my joy complete by thinking the same way, having the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
• Philippians 4:2I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agree in the Lord.

Commentaries on Philippians 3:16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16Whereto we have already attained - Let us not lose that part of the race which we have already run, let us walk by the same rule - let us keep the white line continually in view, let us mind the same thing, always considering the glorious prize which is held out by God through Christ Jesus to animate and encourage us. The MSS., versions and fathers of the Alexandrian recension or edition, and which are supposed by Griesbach and others to contain the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule - This is a most wise and valuable rule, and a rule that would save much difficulty and contention in the church, if it were honestly applied. The meaning is this, that though there might be different degrees of attainment among Christians, and different views on many subjects, yet there were points in which all could agree; there were attainments which they all had made, and in…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-21Verses 12-21 This simple dependence and earnestness of soul, were not mentioned as if the apostle had gained the prize, or were already made perfect in the Saviour's likeness. He forgot the things which were behind, so as not to be content with past labours or present measures of grace. He reached forth, stretched himself forward towards his point; expressions showing great concern to become more and more like unto Christ. He who runs a race, must never…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 16we must live up to what we have already attained: Believers should not go backward in their faith. Their way of life should match what they have already learned about Christ.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1616. The expectation of a new revelation is not to make you less careful in walking according to whatever degree of knowledge of divine things and perfection you have already attained. God makes further revelations to those who walk up to the revelations they already have (Ho 6:3). rule, let us mind the same thing--omitted in the oldest manuscripts. Perhaps partly inserted from Ga 6:16, and Php 2:2. Translate then, "Whereunto we have attained, let us walk…Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 3:16

• Perseverance
• Unity
• Walking
• Zeal, Religious

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Commentaries on Philippians 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings