Philippians 3:12 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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 apprehended of Christ Jesus. ”

Philippians 3:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Not as though I had already attained - This verse and the two following are full of allusions to the Grecian races. “The word rendered ‘attained’ signifies, to have arrived at the goal and won th...
Philippians 3:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

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 (l) apprehended of Christ Jesus. (l) For we run only as far fo...
Philippians 3:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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,...
Philippians 3:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

as though . that. had. Omit. attained . received. perfect . perfected. App-125. follow after . Same as Philippians 3:6 (persecuting), and Philippians 3:14 (press). apprehend . Greek....
Philippians 3:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

12 Not as though I had already apprehended Paul insists upon this, that he may convince the Philippians that he thinks of nothing but Christ — knows nothing else — desires nothing else —...
Philippians 3:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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 apprehended of Christ Jesus. Not as though I had already attain...
Philippians 3:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Not as though I had already, &c.— "This I say not as if I had already attained to all that I wish to be, or were already perfected: for I am truly sensible how far I am from that consummate p...
Philippians 3:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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 apprehended of Christ Jesus. 'Not that I,' etc. (let me...
Philippians 3:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Philippians 3:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

[ 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...
Philippians 3:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

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...
Philippians 3:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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...
Philippians 3:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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...
Philippians 3:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(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...
Philippians 3:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Not as though I had already attained ,.... Or "received"; he had received much grace out of the fulness of it in Christ; he had received the gift of righteousness, the forgiveness of his sins, and t...
Philippians 3:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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 apprehended of Christ Jesus. Ver. 12. But I follow after ]...
Philippians 3:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Not as though I had already attained Ουχ οτι ηδη ελαβον, literally, not that I have already received , namely, the blessings which I am in pursuit of, even that complete knowledge of Christ, of th...
Philippians 3:12 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Philippians 3:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Apostle's Concern, Hope, and Aim. A. D. 62. 9 And be found in him, not having mine own r...
Philippians 3:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: by an elegant anticipation and correction, lest any should conclude from what he had written, as if he were now arrived at the hei...
Philippians 3:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Philippians 3:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philippians 3:12 . Not as though I had already attained. —The word for “attained” may possibly refer to the turning-point in St. Paul’s history, and so the phras...
Philippians 3:12 - Scofield Reference Notes

perfect ( See Scofield) - ( Matthew 5:48 ).
Philippians 3:12 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Philippians 3:12 Our Christian Aim. I. Progress is not identical with growth. In speaking of progress, we take account of human endeavour, and not only of Divine law. It is not only that the minu...
Philippians 3:12 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

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 3:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
Philippians 3:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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...
Philippians 3:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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 apprehended of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 13:10 ; 1 Peter 3:11-13 ; 1 Peter 5:10 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:15 ; 1 Timothy 5:10 ; 1 Timothy 6:11 ; 1 Timothy 6:12 ; 2 Corinthians 13:9 ; 2 Corinthians 7:1 ; 2 Peter 1:5-8 ; 2...
Philippians 3:12 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

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...
Philippians 3:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Not that I have already attained — The prize. He here enters on a new set of metaphors, taken from a race. But observe how, in the utmost fervour, he retains his sobriety of spirit. Or am already p...

Philippians 3:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Philippians 3:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Philippians 3:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 3:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Philippians 3:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 3:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Philippians 3:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Philippians 3:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Philippians 3:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 3:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Philippians 3:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Philippians 3:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Philippians 3:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Philippians 3:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Philippians 3:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Philippians 3:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Philippians 3:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 3:12 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 3:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Philippians 3:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Philippians 3:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 3:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Philippians 3:12 - Scofield Reference Notes

Philippians 3:12 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Philippians 3:12 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Philippians 3:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 3:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Philippians 3:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Philippians 3:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Philippians 3:12 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Philippians 3:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes