Philippians 3:15

Let us. The apostle now turns from an exclusive consideration of his own Christian career to apply the lessons to the lives of his Philippian friends, and tactfully includes himself in the exhortation.

Perfect. Gr. teleioi, “mature,” “full grown” (see on Matt. 5:48), in contrast with nepioi, “children” (see 1 Cor. 13:11; Eph. 4:13, 14; Heb. 5:13, 14), referring to maturity in Christian thinking. The concept here expressed does not conflict with the statement of Phil. 3:12, where Paul denies that he has reached the ultimate in perfection. Here he is employing “perfect” in a relative sense. See on Matt. 5:48.

Be thus minded. Literally, “think this,” or “have this mind.” The apostle calls on all mature Christians to take the same attitude toward Christian growth as he does. He admonishes them to continue to put themselves to the stretch for the purpose of gaining the prize.

Otherwise minded. That is, if their point of view, especially concerning the matter of perfection, did not coincide with Paul’s. The apostle was not demanding complete conformity to his particular mode of thought; he allowed for differing views, believing that the Lord would instruct sincere believers.

Reveal. Gr. apokalupto, “to uncover,” “to lay open what has been veiled.” If any mature Christian did not see the necessity for disregarding the past and hastening on unto perfection, Paul was sure that God would reveal the need to him. When we earnestly press onward in the Christian race, God will point out to us errors of doctrine or practice (John 16:13; cf. Eph. 1:17).