12. Translate, "Not that I," c. (I do not wish to be understood as saying that, &c.). attained —"obtained," namely, a perfect knowledge of Christ, and of the power of His death, and fellowship of His sufferings, and a conformity to His death. either were already perfect —"or am already perfected, " that is, crowned with the garland of victory, my course completed, and perfection absolutely reached. The image is that of a race course throughout. See 1 Corinthians 9:24 Hebrews 12:23 . See TRENCH [ Greek Synonyms of the New Testament ]. I follow after —"I press on." apprehend . . . apprehended —"If so be that I may lay hold on that (namely, the prize, Hebrews 12:23- : ) for which also I was laid hold on by Christ" (namely, at my conversion, Song of Solomon 1:4 ; 1 Corinthians 13:12 ). Jesus —omitted in the oldest manuscripts. Paul was close to "apprehending" the prize ( 2 Timothy 4:7 ; 2 Timothy 4:8 ). Christ the Author, is also the Finisher of His people's "race." return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-13" class="com-number"
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