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Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect; but I press on, if it is so that I may take hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.
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A Pursuit, Not a Destination
Paul, one of the greatest apostles, makes it clear that the Christian life is not about arriving at a static state of perfection on earth. Commentators explain that his joy came from being on the right path and continually "pressing on." This verse is a powerful call against spiritual complacency, reminding us that faith is a dynamic, lifelong pursuit of Christ.
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Philippians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Not as though I had already attained. This verse, and the two following, are full of allusions to the Grecian races, and it will illustrat…
Not that (ουχ οτ). To guard against a misunderstanding as in Joh 6:26; 12:6; 2 Corinthians 1:24; Php 4:11,17.
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19th Century
Anglican
Not as though . . .—The tenses are varied here. Not as though I ever yet attained, or have been already made perfect.…
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Baptist
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehe…
Having stated that his conversion brought about a new assessment of his goals and gave him the overwhelming desire to know Christ ever more fully, …
16th Century
Protestant
Not as though I had already apprehended. Paul insists upon this, so that he may convince the Philippians that he thinks of nothin…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Not as though I had already attained Or "received"; he had received much grace out of the fulness of it in Christ; h…
This simple dependence and earnestness of soul were not mentioned as if the apostle had gained the prize, or were already made perfect in the Savio…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, he showed that he scorned past gains for the sake of Christ, that is, in order to know and win Christ. Here he intends to explain these thin…
