Philippians 3:11

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 the resurrection of the dead; that is, says he, the resurrection of the just; for the resurrection of sinners is the second death.

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The resurrection of the dead — That is, the resurrection to glory.

¹¹ If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.

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