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And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. <a href="/nlt/philippians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you. <a href="/esv/philippians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. <a href="/bsb/philippians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well. <a href="/blb/philippians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore as many as are mature should be of this mind. And if you are minded in anything differently, even this God will reveal to you. <a href="/kjv/philippians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/philippians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you. <a href="/nasb_/philippians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore, all who are mature, let’s have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that to you as well; <a href="/nasb/philippians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you; <a href="/nasb77/philippians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you; <a href="/lsb/philippians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, think this way; and if in anything you think differently, God will reveal that also to you. <a href="/amp/philippians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> All of us who are mature [pursuing spiritual perfection] should have this attitude. And if in any respect you have a different attitude, that too God will make clear to you. <a href="/csb/philippians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, let all of us who are mature think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will reveal this also to you. <a href="/hcsb/philippians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, all who are mature should think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will reveal this also to you. <a href="/asv/philippians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, be thus minded: and if in anything ye are otherwise minded, this also shall God reveal unto you: <a href="/cev/philippians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> All of us who are mature should think in this same way. And if any of you think differently, God will make it clear to you. <a href="/erv/philippians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in anything ye are otherwise minded, even this shall God reveal unto you: <a href="/gwt/philippians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Whoever has a mature faith should think this way. And if you think differently, God will show you how to think. <a href="/gnt/philippians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> All of us who are spiritually mature should have this same attitude. But if some of you have a different attitude, God will make this clear to you. <a href="/isv/philippians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Therefore, those of us who are mature should think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will show you how to think. <a href="/msb/philippians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well. <a href="/net/philippians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Therefore let those of us who are "perfect" embrace this point of view. If you think otherwise, God will reveal to you the error of your ways. <a href="/nheb/philippians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, think this way. If in anything you think otherwise, God will also reveal that to you. <a href="/wbt/philippians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye are otherwise minded, God will reveal even this to you. <a href="/wey/philippians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Therefore let all of us who are mature believers cherish these thoughts; and if in any respect you think differently, that also God will make clear to you. <a href="/web/philippians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, think this way. If in anything you think otherwise, God will also reveal that to you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> As many, therefore, as [are] perfect—let us think this, and if [in] anything you think otherwise, this also will God reveal to you, <a href="/blb/philippians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore as many as are mature should be of this mind. And if you are minded in anything differently, even this God will reveal to you. <a href="/ylt/philippians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> As many, therefore, as are perfect -- let us think this, and if in anything ye think otherwise, this also shall God reveal to you, <a href="/slt/philippians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Therefore, as many as are completed, let us have this in mind; and if in any thing ye think otherwise, God will also reveal this to you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, be thus minded; and if in any thing you be otherwise minded, this also God will reveal to you. <a href="/cpdv/philippians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, as many of us as are being perfected, let us agree about this. And if in anything you disagree, God will reveal this to you also. <a href="/nabre/philippians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Let us, then, who are “perfectly mature” adopt this attitude. And if you have a different attitude, this too God will reveal to you. <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Let those of us then who are mature be of the same mind; and if you think differently about anything, this too God will reveal to you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore let those of you who are perfect think these things over; and if you reason in any other way, God will reveal even that to you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Let those who are perfected, therefore, be governed by these things, and if you are governed by anything else, God will reveal this also to you.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Let us, therefore, as many as are fully enlightened, be of this mind: and if you are of another mind with respect to any thing, God will reveal even this to you. <a href="/godbey/philippians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Therefore let us, so many as are perfect, think the same thing: and if you think otherwise in any respect, God will also reveal this to you: <a href="/haweis/philippians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Let as many of us therefore as are perfect, be thus minded: and if ye entertain any other sentiment, God also will unveil this unto you. <a href="/mace/philippians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Let us therefore, who have been instructed, have this in view: and if you are sollicitous about any thing else, God will reveal even that unto you. <a href="/wey/philippians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Therefore let all of us who are mature believers cherish these thoughts; and if in any respect you think differently, that also God will make clear to you. <a href="/worrell/philippians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Let us, therefore, as many as are perfect, think this: and, if in anything ye think differently, even this God will reveal to you; <a href="/worsley/philippians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, attend to this: and if in any thing ye think differently, God will reveal this also unto you. <a href="/parallel/philippians/3-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=656" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philippians/3.htm">Pressing Toward the Goal</a> …14I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. 15<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly."></a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: Hosoi (RelPro-NMP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">All of us who</a> <a href="/greek/5046.htm" title="5046: teleioi (Adj-NMP) -- From telos; complete; neuter completeness.">are mature</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/5426.htm" title="5426: phronōmen (V-PSA-1P) -- (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. ">should embrace this point of view.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/5426.htm" title="5426: phroneite (V-PIA-2P) -- (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. ">you think</a> <a href="/greek/2088.htm" title="2088: heterōs (Adv) -- Otherwise, differently. Adverb from heteros; differently.">differently</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">about some issue,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/601.htm" title="601: apokalypsei (V-FIA-3S) -- To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose.">will reveal</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">as well.</a> 16Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-6.htm">1 Corinthians 2:6</a> Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. <a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Hebrews 5:14</a> But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil. <a href="/ephesians/4-13.htm">Ephesians 4:13</a> until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ. <a href="/colossians/1-28.htm">Colossians 1:28</a> We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">1 Corinthians 14:20</a> Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature. <a href="/james/1-4.htm">James 1:4</a> Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a> And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a> Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11</a> Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17-18</a> that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, <a href="/1_corinthians/13-10.htm">1 Corinthians 13:10-12</a> but when the perfect comes, the partial passes away. / When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I set aside childish ways. / Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. <a href="/matthew/5-48.htm">Matthew 5:48</a> Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. <a href="/1_john/2-5.htm">1 John 2:5-6</a> But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him: / Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked. <a href="/2_peter/3-18.htm">2 Peter 3:18</a> But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. <a href="/proverbs/4-18.htm">Proverbs 4:18</a> The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing you be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this to you.as.<a href="/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1</a> We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.<a href="/1_corinthians/2-6.htm">1 Corinthians 2:6</a> Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:<a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">1 Corinthians 14:20</a> Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.be thus.<a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">Philippians 3:12-14</a> 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… <a href="/galatians/5-10.htm">Galatians 5:10</a> I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.God.<a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8,9</a> Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way… <a href="/proverbs/2-3.htm">Proverbs 2:3-6</a> Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; … <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5,6</a> Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Attitude</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/philippians/2-20.htm">Cherish</a> <a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/galatians/4-1.htm">Different</a> <a href="/exodus/8-22.htm">Differently</a> <a href="/philippians/2-26.htm">Full</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Growth</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-13.htm">Mature</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Minded</a> <a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">Otherwise</a> <a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Point</a> <a href="/philippians/3-6.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/galatians/1-16.htm">Reveal</a> <a href="/philippians/3-4.htm">Think</a> <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/philippians/1-5.htm">View</a> <a href="/philippians/3-11.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/colossians/4-2.htm">Attitude</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Cherish</a> <a href="/philippians/4-5.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">Different</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-3.htm">Differently</a> <a href="/philippians/4-12.htm">Full</a> <a href="/colossians/2-19.htm">Growth</a> <a href="/colossians/1-28.htm">Mature</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">Minded</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-25.htm">Otherwise</a> <a href="/colossians/1-28.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/philippians/3-16.htm">Point</a> <a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/colossians/4-4.htm">Reveal</a> <a href="/philippians/3-16.htm">Think</a> <a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">View</a> <a href="/philippians/3-17.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 3</div>1. <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">He warns them to beware of the false teachers;</a> 4. <a href="/philippians/3-4.htm">showing that himself has greater cause than they to trust in the righteousness of the law;</a> 7. <a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">which he counts as loss, to gain Christ and his righteousness;</a> 12. <a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">acknowledging his own imperfection and pressing on toward the goal;</a> 15. <a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">He exhorts them to be thus minded;</a> 17. <a href="/philippians/3-17.htm">and to imitate him,</a> 18. <a href="/philippians/3-18.htm">and to decline carnal ways.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Greek word for "mature" here is "teleioi," which can also mean "perfect" or "complete." This maturity is not about age or time spent as a believer but about a deep understanding and application of Christian principles. In the historical context of the early church, maturity was often associated with a steadfast faith and a life that reflected Christ's teachings. Paul is calling those who are spiritually mature to adopt the mindset he has been discussing, which is one of pressing on toward the goal of Christlikeness.should embrace this point of view The phrase "should embrace this point of view" suggests an active choice to adopt a particular mindset. The Greek word "phronein" is used here, which means to think or to have a mindset. Paul is urging the mature believers to adopt the same attitude he has described earlier in the chapter, one of striving towards the goal of knowing Christ and the power of His resurrection. This is a call to unity in thought and purpose among believers, emphasizing the importance of a shared vision in the body of Christ.And if you think differently about some issue Here, Paul acknowledges that there may be differences in understanding or opinion among believers. The phrase "think differently" comes from the Greek "heteros phroneite," indicating a variance in thought. This recognition of diversity within the church is significant, as it shows Paul's awareness of the different stages of spiritual growth and understanding among believers. Historically, the early church was a diverse group, and Paul often addressed the need for unity despite differences.God will reveal this to you as well This phrase is a reassurance that God is actively involved in guiding believers towards truth. The Greek word "apokalypto" means to reveal or uncover. Paul is confident that God will provide clarity and understanding to those who may not yet see things as he does. This reflects a deep trust in God's sovereignty and His ability to lead His people into all truth. It also encourages patience and humility among believers, trusting that God will work in His timing to bring about unity and understanding.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) Perfect.--The word is apparently used with a touch of irony (as perhaps the word "spiritual" in <a href="/galatians/6-1.htm" title="Brothers, if a man be overtaken in a fault, you which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering yourself, lest you also be tempted.">Galatians 6:1</a>), in reference to those who hold themselves "to have already attained, to be already perfect." It is, indeed, mostly used of such maturity in faith and grace as may be, and ought to be, attained here (<a href="/matthew/5-48.htm" title="Be you therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.">Matthew 5:48</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/2-6.htm" title="However, we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nothing:">1Corinthians 2:6</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm" title="Brothers, be not children in understanding: however, in malice be you children, but in understanding be men.">1Corinthians 14:20</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-13.htm" title="Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:">Ephesians 4:13</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-28.htm" title=" Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:">Colossians 1:28</a>; <a href="/colossians/4-12.htm" title=" Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.">Colossians 4:12</a>; <a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm" title="But strong meat belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.">Hebrews 5:14</a>). But, strictly speaking, this life, as St. Paul urges in <a href="/context/1_corinthians/13-10.htm" title="But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.">1Corinthians 13:10-11</a>, is but childhood, preparing for the full manhood, or "perfection" of the next; and his disclaimer of perfection above suggests that this higher meaning should in this passage be kept in view. The prospect of being "perfect" in indefectible faith or grace is the Christian's hope; the claim to be already "perfect" is always recurring in various forms--all natural but unwarrantable anticipations of heaven on earth. St. Paul, by a striking paradox, bids those who hold themselves perfect to prove that they are so by a consciousness of imperfection. If they have it not, he says, they have something yet to learn. "God will reveal even this unto them." The conviction of the Holy Ghost unites inseparably the "conviction of sin" and the "conviction of righteousness." The "judgment" of absolute decision between them is not yet. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded. "Perfect" here means mature, full grown, as opposed to babes or children. The word is so used (in the Greek) in <a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">1 Corinthians 14:20</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-13.htm">Ephesians 4:13</a>; <a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Hebrews 5:14</a>. "There is a difference," says Bengel, on ver. 12, "between the perfect and the perfected: the first are ready for the. race; the last are close upon the prize." St. Paul exhorts all full-grown Christians to imitate his perseverance; like him, to forsake any claims to legal righteousness; to seek that righteousness which is through the faith of Christ; to know Christ, to win Christ; to press ever forwards to obtain the prize. And if in anything ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.. If only we be in earnest, pressing onwards in the Christian race with sustained perseverance, God will, by the manifestation of his Spirit in our heart, correct any minor errors of doctrine or of practice. Comp. <a href="/john/7-17.htm">John 7:17</a>, "If any man willeth to do (θέλῃ ποιεῖν) his will, he shall know of the doctrine whether it be of God." "Otherwise" (ἑτέρως) seems here to mean otherwise thin is right, wrongly, amiss - a meaning which it has not unfrequently in classical Greek, and in our word "heterodox." Even this; rather, this too, as well as the one thing needful, the knowledge of Christ, which he has already revealed. Mark the word "reveal." Paul may teach, but living spiritual knowledge is a revelation from God. This passage shows that the word "perfect" is used here in a restricted sense, not of consummated holiness; as it implies that some of the "perfect" may be "otherwise minded," may be involved in minor errors. Good Christians must have that righteousness which is through faith; they must persevere: they may err in less essential points. It is a lesson of charity and humility. <a href="/commentaries/philippians/3-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>All of us who Ὅσοι (Hosoi) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As. [are] mature τέλειοι (teleioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> From telos; complete; neuter completeness. should embrace this point of view. φρονῶμεν (phronōmen) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5426.htm">Strong's 5426: </a> (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. if εἴ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. you think φρονεῖτε (phroneite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5426.htm">Strong's 5426: </a> (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. differently ἑτέρως (heterōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> Otherwise, differently. Adverb from heteros; differently. about some issue, τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. will reveal ἀποκαλύψει (apokalypsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_601.htm">Strong's 601: </a> To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose. this τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. to you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. as well. καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/3-15.htm">Philippians 3:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/philippians/3-15.htm">Philippians 3:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/philippians/3-15.htm">Philippians 3:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/philippians/3-15.htm">Philippians 3:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/philippians/3-15.htm">Philippians 3:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/3-15.htm">Philippians 3:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/3-15.htm">Philippians 3:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/3-15.htm">Philippians 3:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/3-15.htm">Philippians 3:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/philippians/3-15.htm">Philippians 3:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 3:15 Let us therefore as many as (Philipp. Phil. 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