Philippians 3:15 NLT,NIV,ESV

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Philippians 3:1-21

Shall we turn now in our Bibles to Philippians 3 .Again, remember that the background of this epistle, Paul is chained to a Roman soldier in Rome, in prison, writing to the Philippians. The keynote of the epistle is rejoice, and he said,Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord ( Philippians 3:1 ).You know, oftentimes it is extremely difficult to rejoice in circumstances. In fact, I think sometimes it is impossible to rejoice in circumstances. I just did a dumb thing, I ran through a red light... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 3:1-21

Philippians 3:2 . Beware of dogs, judaizing teachers and false apostles, which bite and devour the flock; dogs which bark in ignorance against the person of Christ, and the gospel of God our Saviour. Paul had in view the rebuke given by Isaiah to the false prophets of Israel: Isaiah 56:10-11. Dogs that encompassed about both David and David’s Lord, and thirsted for their blood. Psalms 22:17; Psalms 22:21. Beware of evil workers, who corrupt the truth, and by every art seek to seduce and... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 3:15

Philippians 3:15As many as be perfect be thus minded Christian maturityI. Its signs.1. Humility.2. Singleness of purpose.3. Charity.II. Its duties.1. Persevering effort.2. Forbearance with others.3. The encouragement of the weak. (J. Lyth, D. D.)The soul’s perfectionThe word “perfect” does not express the idea of moral completeness so much as that of physical maturity. It means “full grown,” as in contrast to “babes.” And the perfect here are exhorted to cultivate the sense of not having... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 3:15-19

Philippians 3:15-19Let us therefore The imitation of PaulI. The general exhortation includes them all with himself.1. The fundamental principle of all “perfect,” i.e., well-instructed and mature Christians, must be to count the goal of religion the attainment of Christ, and the blessedness of religion the practical end of life. Those are perfect who have already finished their course as far as it leads through carnal ordinances, and from them to Christ the end of the law. They have this... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Philippians 3:15

15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. Ver. 15. As many as be perfect ] Comparatively, or conceitedly so. God shall reveal ] Different measures of knowledge and holiness are given to the saints at different times. We are narrow mouthed vessels, and cannot receive all at once. "Whither I go thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards," John 13:36 . See Trapp on " Joh... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Philippians 3:15

as: Romans 15:1, 1 Corinthians 2:6, 1 Corinthians 14:20, Colossians 1:28, Colossians 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:17, Hebrews 5:14,*Gr: James 1:4, 1 John 2:5 be thus: Philippians 3:12-2 Chronicles :, Galatians 5:10 God: Psalms 25:8, Psalms 25:9, Proverbs 2:3-Joshua :, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 3:6, Isaiah 35:8, Luke 11:13, John 7:17, James 1:5 Reciprocal: Exodus 36:10 - General Deuteronomy 18:13 - Thou shalt John 17:23 - made Romans 12:6 - according to the proportion 1 Corinthians 14:6 - revelation... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Philippians 3:15

Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.Let us, as many as are perfect — Fit for the race, strong in faith; so it means here.Be thus minded — Apply wholly to this one thing.And if in anything ye — Who are not perfect, who are weak in faith.Be otherwise minded — Pursuing other things. God, if ye desire it, shall reveal even this unto you - Will convince you of it. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 3:15

15. As many as be perfect Including himself in the class thus designated, and leaving each member of the Philippian Church to decide whether or not he himself belonged to it. See note on Philippians 3:12. The perfection here is a moral perfection, and, therefore, a different thing from that in Philippians 3:12, which the apostle declares himself not to have attained. The perfect are the true circumcision, as defined in Philippians 3:3, and stand in contrast with those who depend upon ... read more