He forgot the things which were behind, so as not to be content with past labours or present measures of grace. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Philippians 3:11 is literally, “if somehow I may attain to the out-resurrection from among the dead ones.” The word “out-resurrection” occurs here only. 10 [For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of … 10[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly], and that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrection [which it exerts over believers], and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed [in spirit into His likeness even] to His death, [in the hope]. Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:21 “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:29 “For it has been granted to you on behalf of … (10-11) Paul’s experience of a personal relationship with Jesus. Philippians 3 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC). III. That I may know Him . Philippians 3 - NIV: Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! Knowledge. John Piper Jun 24, 2019 1.6K Shares Sermon. He remind them that they are citizens of heaven, and that Jesus Christ will transform their humiliation into glory, "by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself." Righteousness Through Faith in Christ. That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, if, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. Commentary on Philippians 3:12-21 (Read Philippians 3:12-21) This simple dependence and earnestness of soul, were not mentioned as if the apostle had gained the prize, or were already made perfect in the Saviour's likeness. Greek: Hosoi oun teleioi, touto phronomen; kai ei ti heteros phroneite, kai touto o theos hu min apokalupsei; (). Philippians 3:15 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 (NASB: Lockman). Denomination: Assembly Of God. May each of us enlarge our minds and hearts and lives so that they are truly captivated by the search for the heart of God….a truly delicious adventure! Paul is not saying here that he desires sexual intimacy with Christ, but that he greatly desires spiritual intimacy with Him. At times, the Bible uses "to know" as a euphemism for sexual intimacy. Required fields are marked *. Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) Bible Book List. Romans 8:17. Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Ephesians 3:19, Psalms 30:5, Matthew 1:23. To keep writing to you [over and over] of the same things is not irksome to me, and it is [a precaution] for your safety. It is said that St. Augustine wished to have seen three things before he died; Rome in its glory, Christ in the flesh, and Paul in his preaching. 10 [For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly], and that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrection [[a]which it exerts over believers], and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed [in spirit into His likeness even] to His death, [in the hope], Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation, Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC), Philippians 3:10 in all English translations, The New Everyday Life Bible: The Power of God's Word for Everyday Living - eBook, Amplified Bible, Battlefield Of The Mind Bible, Hardcover - Slightly Imperfect, Amplified Thinline Holy Bible--bonded leather, burgundy, Everyday Life Bible: The Power Of God's Word For Everyday Living, Imitation Leather, pewter, Amplified Reading Bible, Imitation Leather, Brown, Indexed, Amplified Study Bible--soft leather-look, purple (indexed). 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