Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
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Interpretation
This simple dependence and earnestness of soul, were not mentioned as if the apostle had gained the prize, or were already made perfect in the Savior's likeness. He forgot the things which were behind, so as not to be content with past labours or present measures of grace.
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This thought runs through Philippians 3:18-21.