13 Brothers, I do not consider myself to have laid hold of it.[a] But I do one thing, forgetting the things behind and straining toward the things ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Imitate Paul

15 Therefore as many as are perfect, let us hold this opinion[b], and if you think anything differently, God will reveal this also to you.

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 3:13 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  2. Philippians 3:15 Literally “let us think this”

13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind(A) and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on(B) toward the goal to win the prize(C) for which God has called(D) me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Following Paul’s Example

15 All of us, then, who are mature(E) should take such a view of things.(F) And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you.(G)

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