Philippians 3:12

New American Bible - revised edition

It is not that I have already taken hold of it or have already attained perfect maturity, but I continue my pursuit in hope that I may possess it, since I have indeed been taken possession of by Christ [Jesus].

Cross References

Job 17:9

The righteous holds to his way, the one with clean hands increases in strength.

Psalm 119:5

May my ways be firm in the observance of your statutes!

Psalm 138:8

The Lord is with me to the end. Lord, your mercy endures forever. Never forsake the work of your hands!

Psalm 42:1

For the leader. A maskil of the Korahites.

Psalm 63:8

You indeed are my savior, and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy.

Psalm 84:2

How lovely your dwelling, O Lord of hosts!

Psalm 94:15

Judgment shall again be just, and all the upright of heart will follow it.

Proverbs 4:18

But the path of the just is like shining light, that grows in brilliance till perfect day.

Isaiah 51:1

Listen to me, you who pursue justice, who seek the Lord; Look to the rock from which you were hewn, to the quarry from which you were taken;

Hosea 6:3

Let us know, let us strive to know the Lord; as certain as the dawn is his coming. He will come to us like the rain, like spring rain that waters the earth.”

Matthew 5:48

So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, “Go, for this man is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before Gentiles, kings, and Israelites,

Romans 8:39

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

1 Corinthians 13:10

but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away.

1 Corinthians 13:12

At present we see indistinctly, as in a mirror, but then face to face. At present I know partially; then I shall know fully, as I am fully known.

1 Corinthians 9:24

Do you not know that the runners in the stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize? Run so as to win.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong. What we pray for is your improvement.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of flesh and spirit, making holiness perfect in the fear of God.

Galatians 5:17

For the flesh has desires against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you may not do what you want.

Ephesians 1:4

as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. In love

Ephesians 4:12

to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the holy ones in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and ministers:

Philippians 3:16

Only, with regard to what we have attained, continue on the same course. Wrong Conduct and Our Goal.

Philippians 3:3

For we are the circumcision, we who worship through the Spirit of God, who boast in Christ Jesus and do not put our confidence in flesh,

Philippians 3:8

More than that, I even consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have accepted the loss of all things and I consider them so much rubbish, that I may gain Christ

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one returns evil for evil; rather, always seek what is good [both] for each other and for all.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

But we ought to give thanks to God for you always, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in truth.

1 Timothy 5:10

with a reputation for good works, namely, that she has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the holy ones, helped those in distress, involved herself in every good work.

1 Timothy 6:19

thus accumulating as treasure a good foundation for the future, so as to win the life that is true life.

Hebrews 12:14

Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

Hebrews 12:23

and the assembly of the firstborn enrolled in heaven, and God the judge of all, and the spirits of the just made perfect,

Hebrews 13:21

furnish you with all that is good, that you may do his will. May he carry out in you what is pleasing to him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever [and ever]. Amen.

James 3:2

for we all fall short in many respects. If anyone does not fall short in speech, he is a perfect man, able to bridle his whole body also.

1 Peter 5:10

The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory through Christ [Jesus] will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you after you have suffered a little.

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory now and to the day of eternity. [Amen.]