Philippians 3:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 3:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 3:13 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 3:13 — KJV
“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,”
— Philippians 3:13 (KJV)
Philippians 3:13 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 3:13
“And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done. even...: or, in those things which have been already done”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:13: myself, one, thing
“Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:13: myself, one, thing
“Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:13: one, thing, those
“Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:13: one, thing, those
“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:13: count, myself, one
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