Philippians 3:16

16 Only let's live in a way that is consistent with whatever level we have reached.

Philippians 3:16 Meaning and Commentary

Philippians 3:16

Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained
Whatever degree of knowledge of Christ, and the truths of his Gospel, is attained to, let it be retained, and not departed from:

let us walk by the same rule;
either the doctrine of justification by Christ's righteousness in particular, which is a rule of judgment concerning other things; for so far as they agree or disagree with this, they are to be received or rejected; or the Scriptures of truth, which are the rule of faith and practice, and the standard and test, to which all are to be brought and tried:

let us mind the same thing;
be of one heart and affection to each other, ( Romans 12:10 ) , and of the same judgment in the doctrines of the Gospel, ( 1 Corinthians 1:10 ) , and pursue the same measures; particularly press towards the same mark, and for the same prize the apostle did, ( Philippians 3:14 ) , and be followers of him, as is exhorted to in ( Philippians 3:17 ) .

Philippians 3:16 In-Context

14 The goal I pursue is the prize of God's upward call in Christ Jesus.

15 So all of us who are spiritually mature should think this way, and if anyone thinks differently, God will reveal it to him or her.

16 Only let's live in a way that is consistent with whatever level we have reached.

17 Brothers and sisters, become imitators of me and watch those who live this way—you can use us as models.

18 As I have told you many times and now say with deep sadness, many people live as enemies of the cross.