Philippians 3:12

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Not that I have already reached the goal or am already perfect, but I make every effort to take hold  of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus.

Cross References

Hosea 6:3

Let’s strive to know the  Lord. His appearance is as sure as the dawn. He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the land.

2 Corinthians 7:1

So then, dear friends, since we have these promises,  let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit,  bringing holiness to completion  in the fear of God.

Isaiah 51:1

Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the  Lord: Look to the rock from which you were cut, and to the quarry from which you were dug.

Hebrews 13:21

equip  you with everything good to do his will, working in us what is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever.  , Amen.

Ephesians 1:4

For he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in love before him.  ,

Philippians 3:16

In any case, we should live up to whatever truth we have attained.

2 Peter 3:18

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

James 3:2

For we all stumble in many ways.  If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is mature, able also to control the whole body.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness   #– #without it no one will see the Lord.

Galatians 5:17

For the flesh desires  what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want.

Job 17:9

Yet the righteous person will hold to his way, and the one whose hands are clean  will grow stronger.

1 Peter 5:10

The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory  in Christ,  will himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because from the beginning  God has chosen  you for salvation through sanctification  by the Spirit and through belief in the truth.

Ephesians 4:12

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,

2 Corinthians 13:9

We rejoice when we are weak and you are strong.  We also pray that you become fully mature.

1 Corinthians 13:10

but when the perfect comes, the partial will come to an end.

Proverbs 4:18

The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See to it that no one repays evil for evil  to anyone,  but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

1 Timothy 6:19

storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the coming age,  so that they may take hold of what is truly life.

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, ‘Go, for this man is my chosen instrument   to take my name to Gentiles,   kings, and Israelites.

1 Timothy 5:10

and is well known for good works   #– #that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality,  washed the saints’ feet,  helped the afflicted,  and devoted herself to every good work.

Hebrews 12:23

to the assembly of the firstborn whose names have been written  in heaven, to a Judge, who is God of all, to the spirits of righteous people made perfect,

Psalm 42:1

Matthew 5:48

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

Romans 8:39

nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God  that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Corinthians 9:24

Don’t you know that the runners in a stadium all race,  but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to win the prize.

1 Corinthians 13:12

For now we see only a reflection  as in a mirror, but then face to face.  Now I know in part, but then I will know fully,  as I am fully known.

Philippians 1:1

Paul  and Timothy,  servants of Christ Jesus: To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi,  including the overseers  and deacons.

Philippians 3:3

For we are the circumcision,  the ones who worship by the Spirit  of God, boast in Christ Jesus,  and do not put confidence in the flesh #– #

Philippians 3:8

More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value  of knowing Christ  Jesus my Lord. Because of him I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them as dung, so that I may gain Christ