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Berean Standard Bible

“Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.”

Philippians 3:16

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Study note

After describing his own pressing on toward the goal, Paul urges mature believers to share his outlook. He admits that not everyone has reached the same point in understanding.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.

World English Bible (WEB)

Nevertheless, to the extent that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule. Let us be of the same mind.

King James Version (KJV)

Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

American Standard Version (ASV)

only, whereunto we have attained, by that same [rule] let us walk.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Only, as far as we have got, let us be guided by the same rule.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

but to what we have come -- by the same rule walk, the same thing think;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Empero en aquello á que hemos llegado, vamos por la misma regla, sintamos una misma cosa.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Debemos vivir de acuerdo con lo que ya hemos alcanzado.

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