John Trapp Complete Commentary - Philippians 3:14
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Ver. 14. I press toward, &c. ] The ark of the covenant was but a cubit and a half high; so were likewise the wheels of the caldron. Now we know that a cubit and a half is but an imperfect measure, which shows (saith one) that no man in this life is perfectly perfect. Let us strive to perfection, as Paul did; and then, Summum culmen affectantes, satis honesti vel in secundo fastigio conspiciemur. A man... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 3:13-14
Philippians 3:13-14Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended I.Imperfection acknowledged. Those that have made greatest progress are usually most sensible of imperfections.1. The reasons of this point.(1) In respect of grace.(a) As grace increases light increases, and so they are most sensible of defects. Novices who know little are most apt to be puffed up (1 Timothy 3:6). Plutarch tells us that when young men came to study at Athens they were wise men; after they had studied a little... read more