Bible Strands
Philippians 3:16
Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Philippian believers while concluding his argument on spiritual maturity and pressing toward the heavenly goal. He urges them to maintain consistency in their current stage of growth.
The words — ἐφθᾶσαμεν (ephthasamen) means we have attained, and στοιχεῖν (stoichein) means to walk. The text commands believers to walk to the very standard they have already reached.
The thread — This call to consistent practice appears in Colossians 2:6 and Revelation 3:3, where believers are instructed to continue walking in Christ and to keep what they have received.
Why it lands — The text demands immediate alignment between current behavior and known truth, asking readers to stop drifting and actively live out what they have already learned.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
Cross-references
- Colossians 2:6 Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,
- Revelation 3:3 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.
- Revelation 2:4 But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.
- Hebrews 10:38 But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”
- Romans 15:5 Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,
- Galatians 6:16 Peace and mercy to all who walk by this rule, even to the Israel of God.
- Philippians 1:27 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 one for the faith of the gospel,
- Philippians 2:2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.
- Philippians 4:2 I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.
- Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.