Philippians 3:12 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹² Not as though I has already attained, or were already perfect; but I follow after, if I may by any means apprehend, wherein I am also apprehended by Christ Jesus.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² Not that I have now attained [this ideal], or have already been made perfect, but I press on to lay hold of (grasp) and make my own, that for which Christ Jesus (the Messiah) has laid hold of me and made me His own.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹² Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect: but I press on, if so be that I may lay hold on that for which also I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus.

Common English Bible

¹² It’s not that I have already reached this goal or have already been perfected, but I pursue it, so that I may grab hold of it because Christ grabbed hold of me for just this purpose.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² It is not as though I have already received this, or were already perfect. But rather I pursue, so that by some means I might attain, that in which I have already been attained by Christ Jesus.

English Standard Version 2016

¹² Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.

Philippians 3:12 Cross References

Job 17:9

And the just man shall hold on his way: and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.

Psalm 119:5

Woe is me, that my sojourning is prolonged! I have dwelt with the inhabitants of Cedar:

Psalm 138:8

If I ascend into heaven, thou art there: if I descend into hell, thou art present.

Psalm 42:1

A psalm for David. Judge me, O God, and distinguish my cause from the nation that is not holy: deliver me from the unjust and deceitful man.

Psalm 63:8

and God shall be exalted. The arrows of children are their wounds:

Psalm 84:2

Lord, thou hast blessed thy land: thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob.

Proverbs 4:18

But the path of the just, as a shining light, goeth forwards and increaseth even to perfect day.

Isaiah 51:1

GIVE ear to me, you that follow that which is just, and you that seek the Lord. Look unto the rock whence you are hewn and to the hole of the pit from which you are dug out.

Hosea 6:3

He will revive us after two days: on the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight. We shall know, and we shall follow on, that we may know the Lord. His going forth is prepared as the morning light, and he will come to us as the early and the latter rain to the earth.

Matthew 5:48

Be you therefore perfect, as also your heavenly Father is perfect.

Acts 9:15

And the Lord said to him: Go thy way; for this man is to me a vessel of election, to carry my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel.

Romans 8:39

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Corinthians 13:10

But when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away.

1 Corinthians 13:12

We see now through a glass in a dark manner; but then face to face. Now I know in part; but then I shall know even as I am known.

1 Corinthians 9:24

Know you not that they that run in the race, all run indeed, but one receiveth the prize? So run that you may obtain.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice that we are weak, and you are strong. This also we pray for, your perfection.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of the flesh and of the spirit, perfecting sanctification in the fear of God.

Galatians 5:17

For the flesh lusteth against the spirit: and the spirit against the flesh; for these are contrary one to another: so that you do not the things that you would.

Ephesians 1:4

As he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and unspotted in his sight in charity.

Ephesians 4:12

For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ; to all the saints in Christ Jesus, who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons.

Philippians 3:16

Nevertheless whereunto we are come, that we be of the same mind, let us also continue in the same rule.

Philippians 3:3

For we are the circumcision, who in spirit serve God; and glory in Christ Jesus, not having confidence in the flesh.

Philippians 3:8

Furthermore I count all things to be but loss for the excellent knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord; for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but as dung, that I may gain Christ:

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

Whereunto also he hath called you by our gospel, unto the purchasing of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 5:10

Having testimony for her good works, if she have brought up children, if she have received to harbour, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have ministered to them that suffer tribulation, if she have diligently followed every good work.

1 Timothy 6:19

To lay up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the true life.

Hebrews 12:14

Follow peace with all men, and holiness: without which no man shall see God.

Hebrews 12:23

And to the church of the firstborn, who are written in the heavens, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of the just made perfect,

Hebrews 13:21

Fit you in all goodness, that you may do his will; doing in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom is glory for ever and ever. Amen.

James 3:2

For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man. He is able also with a bridle to lead about the whole body.

1 Peter 5:10

But the God of all grace, who hath called us into his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little, will himself perfect you, and confirm you, and establish you.

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and unto the day of eternity. Amen.