Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
Parallel translations
- WEB Nevertheless, to the extent that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule. Let us be of the same mind.
- BSB Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.
- NKJV Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.
- NASB however, let’s keep living by that same standard to which we have attained.
- NLT But we must hold on to the progress we have already made.
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Quick answer
Believers should live consistently by the truth they have already grasped and stay united in mind. Progress builds on faithful obedience to known truth.
Overview
Paul urges the Philippians not to let differences fracture them but to walk in step with the gospel they already hold in common. Spiritual growth is not abstract; it means living out what has truly been received. The call to 'be of the same mind' reinforces the letter's theme of unity grounded in Christ (2:2).
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- Col 2:6As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
- Rev 3:3Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
- Rev 2:4–5Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
- Gal 6:16And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
- Phil 1:27Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
- Heb 10:38–39Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
- Rom 15:5Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
- Phil 4:2I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
- Phil 2:2Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
- 2 Pet 2:10–20But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
- Eph 5:2–8And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
- Rom 12:16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
- Gal 5:7Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
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