Philippians 3:12

New Century Version

I do not mean that I am already as God wants me to be. I have not yet reached that goal, but I continue trying to reach it and to make it mine. Christ wants me to do that, which is the reason he made me his.

Cross References

Job 17:9

But those who do right will continue to do right, and those whose hands are not dirty with sin will grow stronger.

Psalm 119:5

I wish I were more loyal in obeying your demands.

Psalm 138:8

Lord, you do everything for me. Lord, your love continues forever. Do not leave us, whom you made.

Psalm 42:1

As a deer thirsts for streams of water, so I thirst for you, God.

Psalm 63:8

I stay close to you; you support me with your right hand.

Psalm 84:2

I want more than anything to be in the courtyards of the Lord’s Temple. My whole being wants to be with the living God.

Psalm 94:15

Judgment will again be fair, and all who are honest will follow it.

Proverbs 4:18

The way of the good person is like the light of dawn, growing brighter and brighter until full daylight.

Isaiah 51:1

The Lord says, “Listen to me, those of you who try to live right and follow the Lord. Look at the rock from which you were cut; look at the stone quarry from which you were dug.

Hosea 6:3

and know him. Let’s try to learn about the Lord; he will come to us as surely as the dawn comes. He will come to us like rain, like the spring rain that waters the ground.”

Matthew 5:48

So you must be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! I have chosen Saul for an important work. He must tell about me to those who are not Jews, to kings, and to the people of Israel.

Romans 8:39

nothing above us, nothing below us, nor anything else in the whole world will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Corinthians 13:10

But when perfection comes, the things that are not perfect will end.

1 Corinthians 13:12

It is the same with us. Now we see a dim reflection, as if we were looking into a mirror, but then we shall see clearly. Now I know only a part, but then I will know fully, as God has known me.

1 Corinthians 9:24

You know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize. So run to win!

2 Corinthians 13:9

We are happy to be weak, if you are strong, and we pray that you will become complete.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Dear friends, we have these promises from God, so we should make ourselves pure—free from anything that makes body or soul unclean. We should try to become holy in the way we live, because we respect God.

Galatians 5:17

Our sinful selves want what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit wants what is against our sinful selves. The two are against each other, so you cannot do just what you please.

Ephesians 1:4

That is, in Christ, he chose us before the world was made so that we would be his holy people—people without blame before him.

Ephesians 4:12

Christ gave those gifts to prepare God’s holy people for the work of serving, to make the body of Christ stronger.

Philippians 1:1

From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. To all of God’s holy people in Christ Jesus who live in Philippi, including your overseers and deacons:

Philippians 3:16

But we should continue following the truth we already have.

Philippians 3:3

We are the ones who are truly circumcised. We worship God through his Spirit, and our pride is in Christ Jesus. We do not put trust in ourselves or anything we can do,

Philippians 3:8

Not only those things, but I think that all things are worth nothing compared with the greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of him, I have lost all those things, and now I know they are worthless trash. This allows me to have Christ

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Be sure that no one pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to do what is good for each other and for all people.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

Brothers and sisters, whom the Lord loves, God chose you from the beginning to be saved. So we must always thank God for you. You are saved by the Spirit that makes you holy and by your faith in the truth.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be known for her good works—works such as raising her children, welcoming strangers, washing the feet of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and giving her life to do all kinds of good deeds.

1 Timothy 6:19

By doing that, they will be saving a treasure for themselves as a strong foundation for the future. Then they will be able to have the life that is true life.

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live in peace with all people, and try to live free from sin. Anyone whose life is not holy will never see the Lord.

Hebrews 12:23

You have come to the meeting of God’s firstborn children whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the judge of all people, and to the spirits of good people who have been made perfect.

James 3:2

We all make many mistakes. If people never said anything wrong, they would be perfect and able to control their entire selves, too.

1 Peter 5:10

And after you suffer for a short time, God, who gives all grace, will make everything right. He will make you strong and support you and keep you from falling. He called you to share in his glory in Christ, a glory that will continue forever.

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory be to him now and forever! Amen.