Philippians 3:12

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

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1 Timothy 6:11

Σὺ δέ ὦ ἄνθρωπε τοῦ θεοῦ ταῦτα φεῦγε· δίωκε δὲ δικαιοσύνην εὐσέβειαν πίστιν ἀγάπην ὑπομονήν πρᾳότητα

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

2 Peter 1:5

καὶ αὐτὸ τοῦτο δὲ σπουδὴν πᾶσαν παρεισενέγκαντες ἐπιχορηγήσατε ἐν τῇ πίστει ὑμῶν τὴν ἀρετήν ἐν δὲ τῇ ἀρετῇ τὴν γνῶσιν

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

Psalms 138:8

יְהוָה יִגְמֹר בַּעֲדִי יְהוָה חַסְדְּךָ לְעוֹלָם מַעֲשֵׂי יָדֶיךָ אַל-תֶּֽרֶף׃

The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

Hosea 6:3

וְנֵדְעָה נִרְדְּפָה לָדַעַת אֶת-יְהוָה כְּשַׁחַר נָכוֹן מֹֽצָאוֹ וְיָבוֹא כַגֶּשֶׁם לָנוּ כְּמַלְקוֹשׁ יוֹרֶה אָֽרֶץ׃

Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.

1 Peter 3:11

ἐκκλινάτω ἀπὸ κακοῦ καὶ ποιησάτω ἀγαθόν ζητησάτω εἰρήνην καὶ διωξάτω αὐτήν·

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

2 Corinthians 7:1

ταύτας οὖν ἔχοντες τὰς ἐπαγγελίας ἀγαπητοί καθαρίσωμεν ἑαυτοὺς ἀπὸ παντὸς μολυσμοῦ σαρκὸς καὶ πνεύματος ἐπιτελοῦντες ἁγιωσύνην ἐν φόβῳ θεοῦ

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Isaiah 51:1

שִׁמְעוּ אֵלַי רֹדְפֵי צֶדֶק מְבַקְשֵׁי יְהוָה הַבִּיטוּ אֶל-צוּר חֻצַּבְתֶּם וְאֶל-מַקֶּבֶת בּוֹר נֻקַּרְתֶּֽם׃

Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.

Hebrews 13:21

καταρτίσαι ὑμᾶς ἐν παντὶ ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ εἰς τὸ ποιῆσαι τὸ θέλημα αὐτοῦ ποιῶν ἐν ὑμῖν τὸ εὐάρεστον ἐνώπιον αὐτοῦ διὰ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ ᾧ ἡ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων ἀμήν

Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Ephesians 1:4

καθὼς ἐξελέξατο ἡμᾶς ἐν αὐτῷ πρὸ καταβολῆς κόσμου εἶναι ἡμᾶς ἁγίους καὶ ἀμώμους κατενώπιον αὐτοῦ ἐν ἀγάπῃ

According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

Philippians 3:13

ἀδελφοί ἐγὼ ἐμαυτὸν οὐ λογίζομαι κατειληφέναι· ἓν δέ τὰ μὲν ὀπίσω ἐπιλανθανόμενος τοῖς δὲ ἔμπροσθεν ἐπεκτεινόμενος

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

Hebrews 12:14

Εἰρήνην διώκετε μετὰ πάντων καὶ τὸν ἁγιασμόν οὗ χωρὶς οὐδεὶς ὄψεται τὸν κύριον

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Philippians 3:16

πλὴν εἰς ὃ ἐφθάσαμεν τῷ αὐτῷ στοιχεῖν κανόνι τὸ ἀυτο φρονεῖν

Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

2 Peter 3:18

αὐξάνετε δὲ ἐν χάριτι καὶ γνώσει τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν καὶ σωτῆρος Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ αὐτῷ ἡ δόξα καὶ νῦν καὶ εἰς ἡμέραν αἰῶνος ἀμήν

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

Galatians 5:17

ἡ γὰρ σὰρξ ἐπιθυμεῖ κατὰ τοῦ πνεύματος τὸ δὲ πνεῦμα κατὰ τῆς σαρκός ταῦτα δὲ ἀντίκειται ἀλλήλοις ἵνα μὴ ἃ ἂν θέλητε ταῦτα ποιῆτε

For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

James 3:2

πολλὰ γὰρ πταίομεν ἅπαντες εἴ τις ἐν λόγῳ οὐ πταίει οὗτος τέλειος ἀνήρ δυνατὸς χαλιναγωγῆσαι καὶ ὅλον τὸ σῶμα

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

Romans 7:19

οὐ γὰρ ὃ θέλω ποιῶ ἀγαθόν ἀλλ' ὃ οὐ θέλω κακὸν τοῦτο πράσσω

For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.

Psalms 63:1

אֱלֹהִים׀ אֵלִי אַתָּה אֲֽשַׁחֲרֶךָּ צָמְאָה לְךָ׀ נַפְשִׁי כָּמַהּ לְךָ בְשָׂרִי בְּאֶֽרֶץ-צִיָּה וְעָיֵף בְּלִי-מָֽיִם׃

O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

Job 17:9

וְיֹאחֵז צַדִּיק דַּרְכּוֹ וּֽטֳהָר-יָדַיִם יֹסִיף אֹֽמֶץ׃

The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

Ἡμεῖς δὲ ὀφείλομεν εὐχαριστεῖν τῷ θεῷ πάντοτε περὶ ὑμῶν ἀδελφοὶ ἠγαπημένοι ὑπὸ κυρίου ὅτι εἵλετο ὑμᾶς ὁ θεὸς ἀπ' αρχῆς εἰς σωτηρίαν ἐν ἁγιασμῷ πνεύματος καὶ πίστει ἀληθείας

But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

Proverbs 4:18

וְאֹרַח צַדִּיקִים כְּאוֹר נֹגַהּ הוֹלֵךְ וָאוֹר עַד-נְכוֹן הַיּֽוֹם׃

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

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Philippians 3:12

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Οὐχ	Speech Particle More Negative

Dictionary form: οὐ · oo

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In the KJV here: not

not ×1181 no ×158 none ×21 cannot ×19 neither ×19 never ×14 nothing ×12 nay ×11

Strong's Definition G3756

not, no, none, neither, cannot, …

the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not

no, not

Variations 5 forms of this word

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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ὅτι · HOH-tee

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In the KJV here: as though

that ×608 for ×258 because ×173 how that ×21 how ×11 for that ×6 because that ×4 he ×2

Strong's Definition G3754

that, for, because, how, though, …

hoti

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

that, because, since

Variations 2 forms of this word

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Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined Dictionary form: ἤδη · A-thay

In English

In the KJV here: already

now ×32 already ×18 yet ×2 and now ×1 as now ×1 by this time ×1 even now ×1 is now ×1

Strong's Definition G2235

now, already, yet, time

ēdē

even now

now, already

Variations 1 forms of this word

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Verb — Active Indicative, first person singular the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "I"

ἔλαβον

Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person First Number Singular

Dictionary form: λαμβάνω · lahm-VA-noh

In English

In the KJV here: i had attained

took ×33 he took ×12 receive ×12 receiveth ×12 take ×12 received ×8 shall receive ×8 having received ×7

Strong's Definition G2983

receive, received, took, take, receiveth, …

lambanō

while G0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))

to take

to take with the hand, lay hold of, any person or thing in order to use it

to take up a thing to be carried

without the notion of violence, i.e., to remove, take away

to claim, procure, for one's self

to associate with one's self as companion, attendant

to admit, receive

to regard any one's power, rank, external circumstances, and on that account to do some injustice or neglect something

Variations 47 forms of this word

Translations 114 English renderings

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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ἤ · ay

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In the KJV here: either

or ×256 than ×33 either ×8 or else ×6 nor ×5 and ×3 neither ×3 rather than ×3

Strong's Definition G2228

or, than, either, nor, neither, …

disjunctive, or; comparative, than

either, or, than

Variations 1 forms of this word

Translations 26 English renderings

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Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined Dictionary form: ἤδη · A-thay

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In the KJV here: already

now ×32 already ×18 yet ×2 and now ×1 as now ×1 by this time ×1 even now ×1 is now ×1

Strong's Definition G2235

now, already, yet, time

ēdē

even now

now, already

Variations 1 forms of this word

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Verb — Passive Indicative, first person singular the subject receives the action — "he is ___ed" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "I"

τετελείωμαι

Speech Verb Voice Passive Mood Indicative Person First Number Singular

Dictionary form: τελειόω · teh-lee-OH-oh

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In the KJV here: were perfect

is made perfect ×2 made perfect ×2 make perfect ×2 being made perfect ×1 day i shall be perfected ×1 finish ×1 he hath perfected ×1 i have finished ×1

Strong's Definition G5048

perfect, perfected, finish, fulfilled, made, …

teleioō

to complete, i.e., (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)

to make perfect, complete

to carry through completely, to accomplish, finish, bring to an end

add what is yet wanting in order to render a thing full

bring to a close or fulfilment by event

of the prophecies of the scriptures

Variations 19 forms of this word

Translations 21 English renderings

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Verb — Present Active Indicative, first person singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "I"

διώκω

Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person First Number Singular

Dictionary form: διώκω · thee-OH-koh

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In the KJV here: i follow after

follow ×4 persecute ×4 persecuted ×4 persecutest ×4 i persecuted ×3 follow after ×2 persecutest thou ×2 after followed ×1

Strong's Definition G1377

persecuted, persecute, persecutest, after, follow, …

diōkō

compare the base of G1169 and G1249); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute

to make to run or flee, put to flight, drive away

to press on: figuratively of one who in a race runs swiftly to reach the goal

to persecute

to seek after eagerly, earnestly endeavor to acquire

Variations 28 forms of this word

Translations 28 English renderings

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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: δέ · theh

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In the KJV here: but

and ×1179 but ×922 now ×157 then ×129 when ×41 yet ×20 and when ×19 for ×18

Strong's Definition G1161

and, but, now, then, when, …

but, and, etc

but, moreover, and, etc.

Variations 3 forms of this word

Translations 79 English renderings

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Disjunctive Particle

εἰ	Speech Disjunctive Particle

Dictionary form: εἰ · ee

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In the KJV here: if

if ×330 but ×31 whether ×21 though ×13 save ×12 that ×9 except ×8 else ×3

Strong's Definition G1487

if, but, whether, though, save, …

if, whether, that, etc

if, whether

Variations 2 forms of this word

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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh

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In the KJV here: that

and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18

Strong's Definition G2532

and, also, even, both, but, …

kai

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

and, also, even, indeed, but

Variations 3 forms of this word

Translations 161 English renderings

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Verb — Active Subjunctive, first person singular the subject does the action — "he ___s" a possibility or purpose — try "he may ___" or "that he might ___" the built-in subject is "I"

καταλάβω

Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Subjunctive Person First Number Singular

Dictionary form: καταλαμβάνω · ka-ta-lahm-VA-noh

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In the KJV here: i may apprehend

come upon ×1 comprehend ×1 comprehended ×1 found ×1 have attained to ×1 he taketh ×1 i am apprehended ×1 i may apprehend ×1

Strong's Definition G2638

taken, apprehended, attained, comprehend, comprehended, …

katalambanō

to take eagerly, i.e., seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)

to lay hold of

to lay hold of so as to make one's own, to obtain, attain to, to make one's own, to take into one's self, appropriate

of evils overtaking one, of the last day overtaking the wicked with destruction, of a demon about to torment one

to understand, perceive, learn, comprehend

Variations 13 forms of this word

Translations 15 English renderings

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In the KJV here: that for

on ×186 upon ×153 in ×117 over ×48 unto ×46 to ×41 at ×40 against ×37

Strong's Definition G1909

on, upon, in, over, unto, …

epi

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc

upon, on, at, by, before

Variations 5 forms of this word

Translations 77 English renderings

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Relative Pronoun — Dative, neuter singular the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"

ᾧ	Speech Relative Pronoun Case Dative Gender Neuter Number Singular

Dictionary form: ὅς · hose

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In the KJV here: which

which ×356 whom ×202 that ×137 who ×85 whose ×46 whosoever ×46 what ×40 to whom ×32

Strong's Definition G3739

which, whom, that, who, whose, …

hos

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

who, which, what, that

Variations 8 forms of this word

Translations 153 English renderings

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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh

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In the KJV here: also

and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18

Strong's Definition G2532

and, also, even, both, but, …

kai

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

and, also, even, indeed, but

Variations 3 forms of this word

Translations 161 English renderings

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In the KJV here: i am apprehended

come upon ×1 comprehend ×1 comprehended ×1 found ×1 have attained to ×1 he taketh ×1 i am apprehended ×1 i may apprehend ×1

Strong's Definition G2638

taken, apprehended, attained, comprehend, comprehended, …

katalambanō

to take eagerly, i.e., seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)

to lay hold of

to lay hold of so as to make one's own, to obtain, attain to, to make one's own, to take into one's self, appropriate

of evils overtaking one, of the last day overtaking the wicked with destruction, of a demon about to torment one

to understand, perceive, learn, comprehend

Variations 13 forms of this word

Translations 15 English renderings

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Preposition

ὑπὸ	Speech Preposition

Dictionary form: ὑπό · hoo-POH

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In the KJV here: of

of ×116 by ×40 under ×40 with ×14 from ×2 is under ×2 part under ×2 among ×1

Strong's Definition G5259

of, under, by, with, from, …

hypo

under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))