Philippians 3:11
“If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
If by any means I, might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not in a figurative sense, the resurrection from the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
If by any means - Implying, that he meant to make use of the most strenuous exertions to obtain the object. I might…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The resurrection of the dead - That is, the resurrection of those who, having died in the Lord, rise to glory and honor;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Philippians 3:9-14
We now heard what the apostle renounced; let us now see what he laid hold on, and resolved to cleave to, namely, Christ…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
if by any means For the strong language of contingencyhere cp. 1Co 9:27. Taken along with such expressions of exulting…
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