12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal,(A) but I press on to take hold(B) of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.(C)

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Pressing Toward the Goal

12 Not that I have already (A)attained,[a] or am already (B)perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.

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  1. Philippians 3:12 obtained it

Straining Toward the Goal

12 Not that I have already (A)obtained this or (B)am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.

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12 Not that I have already [a](A)grasped it all or have already (B)become perfect, but I press on if I may also (C)take hold of that [b]for which I (D)was even taken hold of by (E)Christ Jesus.

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  1. Philippians 3:12 Or obtained
  2. Philippians 3:12 Or because also

19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm,(A) sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,”(B) and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord(C) must turn away from wickedness.”

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19 Nevertheless (A)the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord (B)knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of [a]Christ depart from iniquity.”

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  1. 2 Timothy 2:19 NU, M the Lord

19 But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: (A)“The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone (B)who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”

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19 Nevertheless, the (A)firm foundation of God stands, having this (B)seal: “(C)The Lord knows those who are His;” and, “(D)Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to keep away from wickedness.”

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