Philippians 3:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 3:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 3:12 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 3:12 — 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.”
— Philippians 3:12 (KJV)
Philippians 3:12 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 3:12
“Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:12: may, also, christ
“Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:12: perfect, may, christ
“For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:12: follow, also, christ
“Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:12: may, also, christ
“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:12: perfect, after, christ
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