Philippians 3:12

Modern English Version

Not that I have already attained or have already been perfected, but I follow after it so that I may lay hold of that for which I was seized by Christ Jesus.

Cross References

Psalm 138:8

The Lord will fulfill that which concerns me; Your mercy, O  Lord, endures forever; forsake not the works of Your hands.

Hosea 6:3

Let us know, let us press on to know the Lord. His appearance is as sure as the dawn. He will come to us like the rain; like the spring rains He will water the earth.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness 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 hewn and to the quarry from which you were dug.

Hebrews 13:21

make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Ephesians 1:4

just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless before Him in love;

Philippians 3:16

Nevertheless, according to what we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory, both now and forever. Amen.

James 3:2

We all stumble in many ways. But if any man does not stumble in what he says, he is a complete man and able also to control the whole body.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with all men, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord,

Galatians 5:17

For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh. These are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.

Job 17:9

The righteous also will hold to his way, and he who has clean hands will be stronger and stronger.

1 Peter 5:10

But after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called us to His eternal glory through Christ Jesus, will restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, beloved brothers of the Lord, because God has from the beginning chosen you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.

Ephesians 4:12

for the equipping of the saints, for the work of service, and for the building up of the body of Christ,

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad when we are weak, and you are strong. We wish even for your completion.

1 Corinthians 13:10

But when that which is perfect comes, then that which is imperfect shall pass away.

Proverbs 4:18

But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until the full daytime.

Psalm 119:5

Oh that my ways were directed to keep Your statutes!

Psalm 84:2

My soul longs and even yearns for the courtyards of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

Psalm 63:8

My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone. But always seek to do good to one another and to all.

1 Timothy 6:19

and laying up in store for themselves a good foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of eternal life.

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, “Go your way. For this man is a chosen vessel of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the Israelites.

1 Timothy 5:10

is well attested in good works, if she has brought up children, has lodged strangers, has washed the saints’ feet, has relieved the afflicted, and has diligently followed every good work.

Psalm 94:15

But justice will return to the righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it.

Hebrews 12:23

to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, who are enrolled in heaven; to God, the Judge of all; and to the spirits of the righteous ones made complete;

Psalm 42:1

As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for You, O God.

Matthew 5:48

Therefore be complete, even as your Father who is in heaven is complete.

Romans 8:39

neither height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Corinthians 9:24

Do you not know that all those who run in a race run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain it.

1 Corinthians 13:12

For now we see as through a glass, dimly, but then, face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know, even as I also am known.

Philippians 1:1

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

Philippians 3:3

For we are the circumcision who worship God in the Spirit, and boast in Christ Jesus, and place no trust in the flesh,

Philippians 3:8

Yes, certainly, I count everything as loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have forfeited the loss of all things and count them as rubbish that I may gain Christ,