Philippians 3:16 “Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.”

Philippians 3:16

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Nevertheless, to the extent that we have already attained, let’s walk by the same rule. Let’s be of the same mind.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Neuerthelesse, in that whereunto wee are come, let vs proceede by one rule, that wee may minde one thing.

Darby Translation

But whereto we have attained, [let us] walk in the same steps.

Young's Literal Translation

but to what we have come — by the same rule walk, the same thing think;

Bible in Basic English

Only, as far as we have got, let us be guided by the same rule.

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Cross references

“whereto”

Revelation 3:3 2 Peter 2:10–20 Galatians 5:7 Hebrews 10:38 Hebrews 10:39 Revelation 2:4

Revelation 3:3 · BSB

Remember, 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.

2 Peter 2:10–20 · BSB

Such 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.

Galatians 5:7 · BSB

You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth?

Hebrews 10:38 · BSB

But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”

Hebrews 10:39 · BSB

But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.

Revelation 2:4 · BSB

But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.

“let us walk”

Colossians 2:6 Romans 15:5 Galatians 6:16 Romans 12:16 Ephesians 5:2–8

Colossians 2:6 · BSB

Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,

Romans 15:5 · BSB

Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,

Galatians 6:16 · BSB

Peace and mercy to all who walk by this rule, even to the Israel of God.

Romans 12:16 · BSB

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

Ephesians 5:2–8 · BSB

and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

“let us mind”

Philippians 1:27 Philippians 2:2 Philippians 4:2

Philippians 1:27 · BSB

Nevertheless, 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 together as on…

Philippians 2:2 · BSB

then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.

Philippians 4:2 · BSB

I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

15All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.

17Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you.

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