however, let’s keep living by that same standard to which we have attained.
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.
- KJV Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
- 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.
- 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 therefore you received Christ Jesus, the Lord, walk in him,
- Rev 3:3Remember therefore how you have received and heard. Keep it, and repent. If therefore you won’t watch, I will come as a thief, and you won’t know what hour I will come upon you.
- Rev 2:4–5But I have this against you, that you left your first love.
- Gal 6:16As many as walk by this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on God’s Israel.
- Phil 1:27Only let your way of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;
- Heb 10:38–39But the righteous will live by faith. If he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him.”
- Rom 15:5Now the God of perseverance and of encouragement grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus,
- Phil 4:2I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to think the same way in the Lord.
- Phil 2:2make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;
- 2 Pet 2:10–20but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries;
- Eph 5:2–8Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance.
- Rom 12:16Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.
- Gal 5:7You were running well! Who interfered with you that you should not obey the truth?
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