Brethren, i do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 i press on toward the goal to win the prize for which god has called me heavenward in christ jesus. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. The man of one book, the man of one idea, the man of one aim is the formidable and the successful man. Straining every nerve for that which lies in front. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. And if on some point you think differently, that too god will make clear to you. Brothers and sisters, i do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it.
Brethren, i count not myself to have apprehended that for which he was apprehended of christ. Philippians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Andy is a professor of bible and theology at the college of biblical studies in. The author of the book of hebrews, possibly paul, made a similar. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. They who are acquainted with religion at all, or who have been truly converted, god will teach and guide until they shall have a full understanding of divine things. All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. Philippians 3 leaving law and pressing on to jesus. Philippians 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
It is no trouble to me to write the same things to you, and for you it is safe. Philippians 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Davids guziks verse by verse look at philippians 3, where paul wrote of the futility of law relationship wth god and the power of a real relationship. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 3. Philippians 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The futility of a relationship with god based on the principle of law. Leathersoft, purple, thumb indexed, red letter edition. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.
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