Philippians 3:12-14 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after… I. THY HEED OF IT. Our actual attainments are small — we have much to learn and experience. II. THE MEANS. A humble estimate of ourselves — leaving the things behind and reaching to those that are before — pressing to the goal. III. THE INCENTIVE. We would be perfect (see Barnes). In non-essentials we may differ, and God will in due time set us right — but in this we must have one rule and one mind. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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