Philippians 3:12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after… I. OUR ATTAINMENTS vary, but none is actually secure or absolutely perfect. II. OUR DUTY, to continue in the exercise of faith, self-denial effort. III. OUR HOPE. To gain the full reward, to which Christ has designed us. (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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