Philippians 3:13

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

ወንድሞቼ ሆይ! ገና ወደዚያ እንደ ደረስኩ አልቈጥርም፤ ነገር ግን አንድ ነገር አደርጋለሁ፤ ይኸውም በስተኋላዬ የነበረውን እየረሳሁ በፊቴ ያለውን ለመያዝ እተጋለሁ።

What Does This Mean?

In Philippians 3:13, the Apostle Paul is speaking to the believers in Philippi. He says he hasn't reached perfection and that his focus isn't on past achievements but on moving forward towards what's ahead.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're running a race, and instead of looking back at how far you've come or feeling proud about it, you keep your eyes fixed on the finish line. That's what Paul is saying here: he doesn’t dwell on past successes but keeps pushing forward towards his goal.

Historical Background

This verse was written by Apostle Paul around 60-62 AD to the Christians in Philippi. The letter aims to encourage and guide them, reflecting the challenges they faced as a fledgling Christian community amidst Roman culture.

Living It Out Today

A modern scenario could be someone who has achieved a degree but continues to learn and grow instead of resting on their laurels. They forget past achievements and focus on new opportunities for growth and service.

Topics

• perseverance
• growth
• spiritual maturity
• faithfulness
• motivation
• hope

Related Verses

• Hebrews 12:1-2
• Philippians 3:14
• Romans 8:15
• Ephesians 4:13
• Colossians 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Paul mean by not having 'apprehended'?

Paul means he hasn’t yet fully understood or achieved perfection in his spiritual journey. He sees the process as continuous.

Why is focusing on what's ahead important?

Focusing on future goals helps believers stay motivated and aligned with God’s plan, rather than being complacent about past achievements.

How can someone apply this verse to their daily life?

One can set daily or weekly spiritual goals and focus on making progress towards them without getting distracted by past successes or failures.

What are some examples of things 'behind' Paul talks about?

Paul likely refers to his former achievements and status as a Pharisee, which he now considers less important than pursuing Christ’s calling.