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 toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. 17Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. 18(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:

Philippians 3:16 word by word

πλὴν εἰς ὃ ἐφθάσαμεν, τῷ αὐτῷ στοιχεῖνRead the interlinear

• 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 5:7Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
• Hebrews 10:38Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
• 2 Peter 2:10But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
• Revelation 2:4Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
• Revelation 3:3Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
• Romans 12:16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
• Romans 15:5Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
• Galatians 6:16And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
• Ephesians 5:2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
• Colossians 2:6As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
• Philippians 1:27Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
• Philippians 2:2Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
• Philippians 4:2I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind 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