Philippians 3:11
If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
Philippians 3:11 in other translations
| BSB | and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. |
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| WEB | if by any means I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. |
| ASV | if by any means I may attain unto the resurrection from the dead. |
| YLT | if anyhow I may attain to the rising again of the dead. |
| DARBY | if any way I arrive at the resurrection from among the dead. |
| BBE | If in any way I may have the reward of life from the dead. |
| Webster | If by any means I may attain to the resurrection of the dead. |
What does Philippians 3:11 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
I might attain unto. I may come to, or may secure this object.
The resurrection of the dead. Paul believed that all the dead would be raised, Acts 24:15, 26:6-8; and in this respect he would certainly attain to the resurrection of the dead, in common with all mankind. But the phrase, "the resurrection of the dead," also might be used, in a more limited sense, to denote the resurrection of the righteous as a most desirable object; and this might be secured by effort. It was this which Paul sought--this for which he strove--this that was so bright an object in his eye that it was to be secured at any sacrifice. To rise with the saints; to enter with them into the blessedness of the heavenly inheritance, was an object that the apostle thought was worth every effort which could be made. The doctrine of the resurrection was, in his view, that which distinguished the true religion, and which made it of such inestimable value, Acts 26:6,7, 23:6, 1Cor 15;) and he sought to participate in the full honour and glory of such a resurrection.
(b) "might attain" Acts 26:7
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Philippians 3:1-11
Sincere Christians rejoice in Christ Jesus. The prophet calls the false prophets dumb dogs, Is 56:10; to which the apostle seems to refer. Dogs, for their malice against faithful professors of the gospel of Christ, barking at them and biting them. They urged human works in opposition to the faith of Christ; but Paul calls them evil-workers. He calls them the concision; as they rent the church of Christ, and cut it…
Philippians 3:11 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Philippians 3:11
- Luke 20:35-36
But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
- Revelation 20:5
But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.
- Acts 23:6
But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.
- Acts 26:7
Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope’s sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.
- Hebrews 11:35
Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
- 2 Corinthians 11:3
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
- Romans 11:14
If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.
- Luke 14:14
And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3
Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
- 1 Corinthians 9:27
But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
- John 11:24
Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
- 1 Corinthians 9:22
To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
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Context
- Philippians 3:10
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
- Philippians 3:11
If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
- Philippians 3:12
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.
Philippians 3:11 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Si en alguna manera llegase á la resurrección de los muertos. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | si en quelque manière que ce soit je puis parvenir à la résurrection d’entre les morts. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | ob ich auf irgend eine Weise hingelangen möge zur Auferstehung aus den Toten. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | si quo modo occurram ad resurrectionem, quæ est ex mortuis: |