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 press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. 15Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you. But we must hold on to the progress we have already made. 17Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example. 18For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really 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 the race so well. Who has held you back from following the truth?
• Hebrews 10:38And my righteous ones will live by faith. But I will take no pleasure in anyone who turns away.”
• 2 Peter 2:10He is especially hard on those who follow their own twisted sexual desire, and who despise authority. These people are proud and arrogant, daring even to scoff at supernatural beings without so much as trembling.
• Revelation 2:4“But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first!
• Revelation 3:3Go back to what you heard and believed at first; hold to it firmly. Repent and turn to me again. If you don’t wake up, I will come to you suddenly, as unexpected as a thief.
• Romans 12:16Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
• Romans 15:5May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus.
• Galatians 6:16May God’s peace and mercy be upon all who live by this principle; they are the new people of God.
• Ephesians 5:2Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.
• Colossians 2:6And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him.
• Philippians 1:27Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News.
• Philippians 2:2Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.
• Philippians 4:2Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement.

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

In the dictionaries

• Belly
• Concision
• Count
• Earthly
• Gain
• God
• Mean
• Press
• Safe
• Whereto

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