Philippians 3:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I have not yet reached my goal, and I am not perfect. But Christ has taken hold of me. So I keep on running and struggling to take hold of the prize.

Cross References

Job 17:9

They would do the right thing and because they did, they would grow stronger.

Psalm 119:5

I don't ever want to stray from your laws.

Psalm 138:8

You, LORD, will always treat me with kindness. Your love never fails. You have made us what we are. Don't give up on us now!

Psalm 42:1

As a deer gets thirsty for streams of water, I truly am thirsty for you, my God.

Psalm 63:8

I stay close to you, and your powerful arm supports me.

Psalm 84:2

Deep in my heart I long for your temple, and with all that I am I sing joyful songs to you.

Psalm 94:15

Justice and fairness will go hand in hand, and all who do right will follow along.

Proverbs 4:18

The lifestyle of good people is like sunlight at dawn that keeps getting brighter until broad daylight.

Isaiah 51:1

If you want to do right and obey the LORD, follow Abraham's example. He was the rock from which you were chipped.

Hosea 6:3

Let's do our best to know the LORD. His coming is as certain as the morning sun; he will refresh us like rain renewing the earth in the springtime.

Matthew 5:48

But you must always act like your Father in heaven.

Acts 9:15

The Lord said to Ananias, “Go! I have chosen him to tell foreigners, kings, and the people of Israel about me.

Romans 8:39

and not powers above or powers below. Nothing in all creation can separate us from God's love for us in Christ Jesus our Lord!

1 Corinthians 13:10

But what is perfect will some day appear, and what isn't perfect will then disappear.

1 Corinthians 13:12

Now all we can see of God is like a cloudy picture in a mirror. Later we will see him face to face. We don't know everything, but then we will, just as God completely understands us.

1 Corinthians 9:24

You know that many runners enter a race, and only one of them wins the prize. So run to win!

2 Corinthians 13:9

Even though we are weak, we are glad that you are strong, and we pray that you will do even better.

2 Corinthians 7:1

My friends, God has made us these promises. So we should stay away from everything that keeps our bodies and spirits from being clean. We should honour God and try to be completely like him.

Galatians 5:17

The Spirit and your desires are enemies of each other. They are always fighting each other and keeping you from doing what you feel you should.

Ephesians 1:4

Before the world was created, God had Christ choose us to live with him and to be his holy and innocent and loving people.

Ephesians 4:12

so that his people would learn to serve and his body would grow strong.

Philippians 1:1

From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. To all God's people who belong to Christ Jesus at Philippi and to all your church officials and officers.

Philippians 3:16

But we must keep going in the direction that we are now headed.

Philippians 3:3

But we are the ones who are truly circumcised, because we worship by the power of God's Spirit and take pride in Christ Jesus. We don't boast about what we have done,

Philippians 3:8

Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have given up everything else and count it all as rubbish. All I want is Christ

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Don't be hateful to people, just because they are hateful to you. Rather, be good to each other and to everyone else.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

My friends, the Lord loves you, and it is only natural for us to thank God for you. God chose you to be the first ones to be saved. His Spirit made you holy, and you put your faith in the truth.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must also be well known for doing all sorts of good things, such as raising children, giving food to strangers, welcoming God's people into her home, helping people in need, and always making herself useful.

1 Timothy 6:19

This will lay a solid foundation for the future, so that they will know what true life is like.

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live at peace with everyone! Live a clean life. If you don't, you will never see the Lord.

Hebrews 12:23

Here you will find all God's dearest children, whose names are written in heaven. And you will find God himself, who judges everyone. Here also are the spirits of those good people who have been made perfect.

Hebrews 13:21

I pray that God will make you ready to obey him and that you will always be eager to do right. May Jesus help you do what pleases God. To Jesus Christ be glory for ever and ever! Amen.

James 3:2

All of us do many wrong things. But if you can control your tongue, you are mature and able to control your whole body.

1 Peter 5:10

But God shows undeserved kindness to everyone. That's why he appointed Christ Jesus to choose you to share in his eternal glory. You will suffer for a while, but God will make you complete, steady, strong, and firm.

2 Peter 3:18

Let the wonderful kindness and the understanding that come from our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ help you to keep on growing. Praise Jesus now and for ever! Amen.