Philippians 3:15-19
New Living Translation
15 Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you. 16 But we must hold on to the progress we have already made.
17 Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example. 18 For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 They are headed for destruction. Their god is their appetite, they brag about shameful things, and they think only about this life here on earth.
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Philippians 3:15-19
New American Standard Bible
15 Therefore, all who are [a](A)mature, let’s have this attitude; and if in anything you have a (B)different attitude, (C)God will reveal that to you as well; 16 however, let’s keep [b](D)living by that same standard to which we have attained.
17 Brothers and sisters, (E)join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the (F)pattern you have in us. 18 For (G)many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even as I (H)weep, that they are the enemies of (I)the cross of Christ, 19 whose end is destruction, whose god is their [c](J)appetite, and whose (K)glory is in their shame, who (L)have their minds on earthly things.
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- Philippians 3:15 Or perfect
- Philippians 3:16 Lit following in line
- Philippians 3:19 Lit belly
Philippians 3:15-19
New King James Version
15 Therefore let us, as many as are (A)mature, (B)have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, (C)God will reveal even this to you. 16 Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already [a]attained, (D)let us walk (E)by the same [b]rule, let us be of the same mind.
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17 Brethren, (F)join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as (G)you have us for a pattern. 18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are (H)the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 (I)whose end is destruction, (J)whose god is their belly, and (K)whose glory is in their shame—(L)who set their mind on earthly things.
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- Philippians 3:16 arrived
- Philippians 3:16 NU omits rule and the rest of v. 16.
Philippians 3:15-19
Amplified Bible
15 All of us who are mature [pursuing spiritual perfection] should have this attitude. And if in any respect you have a different attitude, that too God will make clear to you. 16 Only let us stay true to what we have already attained.
17 Brothers and sisters, together follow my example and observe those who live by the pattern we gave you. 18 For there are many, of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears, who live as enemies of the cross of Christ [rejecting and opposing His way of salvation], 19 whose fate is destruction, whose god is their belly [their worldly appetite, their sensuality, their vanity], and whose glory is in their shame—who focus their mind on earthly and temporal things.
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Philippians 3:15-19
The Message
15-16 So let’s keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. If any of you have something else in mind, something less than total commitment, God will clear your blurred vision—you’ll see it yet! Now that we’re on the right track, let’s stay on it.
17-19 Stick with me, friends. Keep track of those you see running this same course, headed for this same goal. There are many out there taking other paths, choosing other goals, and trying to get you to go along with them. I’ve warned you of them many times; sadly, I’m having to do it again. All they want is easy street. They hate Christ’s Cross. But easy street is a dead-end street. Those who live there make their bellies their gods; belches are their praise; all they can think of is their appetites.
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