φθάνω phthánō

Greek · Strong's G5348 · used 7 times in 7 verses

Meaning

to be beforehand, i.e. anticipate or precede; by extension, to have arrived at

In the King James Version: (already) attain, come, prevent

Derivation: apparently a primary verb;

Matthew 12:28 But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
Luke 11:20 But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
Romans 9:31 but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it.
2 Corinthians 10:14 We are not overstepping our bounds, as if we had not come to you. Indeed, we were the first to reach you with the gospel of Christ.
Philippians 3:16 Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.
1 Thessalonians 2:16 hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them.
1 Thessalonians 4:15 By the word of the Lord, we declare to you that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who have fallen asleep.