“ If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. ”
If by any means - Implying, that he meant to make use of the most strenuous exertions to obtain the object. I might attain unto - I may come to, or may secure this object. The resurrection...
If by any means I might attain unto the (k) resurrection of the dead. (k) To everlasting life, which follows the resurrection of the saints.
Php_3:10-16. Aim and Aspiration. In exchange for the proud Jewish privileges that he has renounced, Paul has a new pursuit. His aim is to know Christ and the power that comes from His resurrection,...
If . App-118. by any means . As Acts 27:12 . attain . Greek. katantao . See Acts 16:1 . unto . App-104. resurrection . out-resurrection. App-178. Only here. of the dead . All the texts...
If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. The resurrection of the dead - That is, the resurrection of those who, having died in the Lord, rise to glory and honor; and hence St...
If by any means I might attain, &c.— "That any way, as it shall please him, I may arrive safe at my desired haven, the resurrection of the just." Dr. Heylin renders it, In order to attain to...
If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. If by any means - not implying uncertainty of the issue, But the earnestness of the struggle ( 1 Corinthians 9:25 ; 1 Corint...
Dangers and Hopes of the Present Situation V. Interjected Warnings ( Philippians 3:1-21 ) § 11. Philippians 3:1-6 . Finally (lit. 'For the rest'), my brethren , brings the close of the lett...
[ 7. Words of Warning ( Philippians 3:1 to Philippians 4:3 ). (1) AGAINST THE JUDAISERS. ( a ) Warning against confidence “ in the flesh,” illustrated by his own renunciation of all Jewish...
Chapter 11 THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST. Philippians 3:8-18 (R.V.) MR. ALEXANDER KNOX, in a letter to a friend, makes the following remark: "Religion contains two sets of truths, which I may ventur...
Losing All to Know Christ Philippians 3:1-12 Precept must be on precept, line on line. The false teachers who dogged Paul's steps insisted on rigid conformity to Judaism, with its rabbinical ac...
This is the great chapter of the autobiography of Paul. First, he emphasized the story of his past in a most remarkable way. Then referring to these things as gains (the word in the original is plura...
(1) В¶ Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. (2) Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the conc...
If by any means I, might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not in a figurative sense, the resurrection from the death of sin to a life of grace, of which Christ is the efficient cause, for...
If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Ver. 11. I might attain to the resurrection ] That is (by a metonomy of the subject for the adjunct), that perfection of holiness...
Yea doubtless Not only when I was first converted, but I still account both these and all things else, how valuable soever, to be but loss. Having said, in the preceding verse, that he counted...
It is far from irksome to the apostle to turn again to speak of "rejoicing in the Lord." Simple and elementary as is his exhortation, he is not wearied in repeating "the same things..... For you it i...
The Apostle's Concern, Hope, and Aim. A. D. 62. 9 And be found in him, not having mine own r...
Being found in whom, after justification and sanctification, he doubts not to be glorified, (by a figure of a part, resurrection of the body, for the whole), though he expresseth himself as one that...
His Knowing Of Christ Involves Participation With Him In The Power Of His Resurrection, And Equal Participation With Him in His Sufferings, By Himself Recognising That He Has Died With Christ. And H...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philippians 3:9 . Through the faith of Christ. —Better without the article as R.V. Faith is the medium by which righteousness comes. The righteousness which is of...
Philippians 3:8-11 The Cross Borne for us and in us. I. The whole of the Gospel is the doctrine of the Cross, but that twofold: the cross borne for us and the virtue and power of the Cross by the...
Philippians 3:1 . Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. As much as to say, «If this were the last sentence that I should write to you, I would say, Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord....
Philippians 3:2 . Beware of dogs, judaizing teachers and false apostles, which bite and devour the flock; dogs which bark in ignorance against the person of Christ, and the gospel of God our Savio...
Finally, my brethren Prideless pride 1 . What were the things not irksome and safe? (1) Counsels in some lost Epistles. (2) Messages delivered by word of mouth through his delegates....
EXPOSITION Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord . This word "finally" (τὸ λοιπόν is frequently used by St. Paul to introduce a practical conclusion after the doctri...
The result of Paul's conversion:
1 Corinthians 9:22 ; 1 Corinthians 9:27 ; 1 Thessalonians 3:5 ; 2 Corinthians 11:3 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:3 ; Acts 23:6 ; Acts 26:7 ; Acts 27:12 ; Hebrews 11:35 ; John 11:24 ; Luke 14:14 ; L...
Seven Pairs of Things A Message of Contrasts Philippians 3:4-14 INTRODUCTORY WORDS There is much said in the Bible by way of contrast. Heaven is contrasted with hell; life is contrasted wit...
The resurrection of the dead — That is, the resurrection to glory.