Philippians 3:12 cpdv — It is not as though I have already received this, or were already perfect. But rather I pursue, so that by some means I…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"It is not as though I have already received this, or were already perfect. But rather I pursue, so that by some means I might attain, that in which I have already been attained by Christ Jesus. "

— Philippians 3:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Philippians 3 — Context

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and so that you may be found in him, not having my justice, which is of the law, but that which is of the faith of Christ Jesus, the justice within faith, which is of God.

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So shall I know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his Passion, having been fashioned according to his death,

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if, by some means, I might attain to the resurrection which is from the dead.

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It is not as though I have already received this, or were already perfect. But rather I pursue, so that by some means I might attain, that in which I have already been attained by Christ Jesus.

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Brothers, I do not consider that I have already attained this. Instead, I do one thing: forgetting those things that are behind, and extending myself toward those things that are ahead,

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I pursue the destination, the prize of the heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus.

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Therefore, as many of us as are being perfected, let us agree about this. And if in anything you disagree, God will reveal this to you also.

Philippians 3:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 3:12 say?
Philippians 3:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “It is not as though I have already received this, or were already perfect. But rather I pursue, so that by some means I might attain, that in which I have already been attained by Christ Jesus. ”
Where is Philippians 3:12 in the Bible?
Philippians 3:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 3, verse 12.
Who wrote Philippians?
Philippians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Philippians about?
Written from prison, Philippians is the most joyful letter in the New Testament — a tender thank-you to a beloved church and a call to humble unity, modeled supremely by Christ who "emptied himself" and was exalted as Lord. Joy in any circumstance is its heartbeat.
What are the major themes of Philippians?
Philippians explores themes including Joy, Humility, Christ-likeness, Contentment, Citizenship in Heaven. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philippians 3:12.
What translation should I read Philippians 3:12 in?
Philippians 3:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Philippians 3:12?
Philippians 3:12 reads (CPDV): “It is not as though I have already received this, or were already perfect. But rather I pursue, so that by some means I might attain, that in which I have already been attained by Christ Jesus. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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