Philippians 3:16

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.”

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BSBPD

“Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“only, whereunto we have attained, by that same rule let us walk.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“but to what we have come--by the same rule walk, the same thing think;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Philippians 3:16 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Romans 12:16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.
  2. Romans 15:5Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,
  3. Galatians 5:7You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth?
  4. Galatians 6:16Peace and mercy to all who walk by this rule, even to the Israel of God.
  5. Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
  6. Philippians 1:27Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
  7. Philippians 2:2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.
  8. Philippians 4:2I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.
  9. Colossians 2:6Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,
  10. Hebrews 10:38But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”
  11. 2 Peter 2:10Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.
  12. Revelation 2:4But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.
  13. Revelation 3:3Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you.

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