Philippians 3:16 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. ”

Philippians 3:16 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule - This is a most wise and valuable rule, and a rule that would save much difficulty and contention in the church, if i...
Philippians 3:16 - 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 3:16 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

whereto . to (App-104.) which (point). attained . = come, as Matthew 12:28 . rule . Greek. kanon . See 2 Corinthians 10:13 , but the texts omit "rule", &c.
Philippians 3:16 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

16 Nevertheless, so far as we have attained Even the Greek manuscripts themselves differ as to the dividing of the clauses, for in some of them there are two complete sentences. If any one,...
Philippians 3:16 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. Whereto we have already attained - Let us not lose that part of the race which we have alread...
Philippians 3:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. The expectation of further ( Philippians 3:15 ), 'revelation' is not to make you less...
Philippians 3:16 - 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 3:16 - 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 3:16 - 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 3:16 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Pressing on “unto the Prize” Philippians 3:13-21 The nearer the saint comes to the perfect life, the farther he feels from it. It is only when we have climbed the foothills that we realize how...
Philippians 3:16 - 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 3:16 - 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 3:16 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained ,.... Whatever degree of knowledge of Christ, and the truths of his Gospel, is attained to, let it be retained, and not departed from: let us walk by...
Philippians 3:16 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. Ver. 16. Let us walk by the same rule ] To wit, of the word; and then you may say, Lord,...
Philippians 3:16 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Let us, as many as are perfect As many as are genuine believers in Christ, thorough Christians, justified and regenerated, new creatures in Christ, and so fit for the Christian race of duty and suf...
Philippians 3:16 - 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 3:16 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Warnings and Exhortations. A. D. 62. 15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus min...
Philippians 3:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained; however, let us, or we ought to, walk in obedience to Christ, love to him and each other, according to the light we have already received, trusting h...
Philippians 3:16 - 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 3:16 - 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 3:16 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Philippians 3:15-16 Toleration. I. In proportion as we really love the Lord Jesus Christ, we shall love those who love Him, be it in never so clumsy or mistaken a fashion, and love those too whom...
Philippians 3:16 - 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 3:16 - 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 3:16 - 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 3:16 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Sanctification Following Justification, and the Consummation of the Christian Hope. The Christian's eagerness in sanctification:
Philippians 3:16 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Peter 2:10-20 ; Colossians 2:6 ; Ephesians 5:2-8 ; Galatians 5:7 ; Galatians 6:16 ; Hebrews 10:38 ; Hebrews 10:39 ; Philippians 1:27 ; Philippians 2:2 ; Philippians 4:2 ; Revelation 2:4...
Philippians 3:16 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

But let us take care not to lose the ground we have already gained. Let us walk by the same rule we have done hitherto.

Philippians 3:16 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Philippians 3:16 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 3:16 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Philippians 3:16 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 3:16 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Philippians 3:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Philippians 3:16 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 3:16 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Philippians 3:16 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Philippians 3:16 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Philippians 3:16 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Philippians 3:16 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Philippians 3:16 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Philippians 3:16 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Philippians 3:16 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 3:16 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 3:16 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Philippians 3:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Philippians 3:16 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 3:16 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Philippians 3:16 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Philippians 3:16 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Philippians 3:16 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 3:16 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Philippians 3:16 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Philippians 3:16 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Philippians 3:16 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes