14. I continue my pursuit toward the goal, the prize of God’s upward calling, in Christ Jesus.
15. Let us, then, who are “perfectly mature” adopt this attitude. And if you have a different attitude, this too God will reveal to you.
16. Only, with regard to what we have attained, continue on the same course.
17. Join with others in being imitators of me, brothers, and observe those who thus conduct themselves according to the model you have in us.
18. For many, as I have often told you and now tell you even in tears, conduct themselves as enemies of the cross of Christ.
19. Their end is destruction. Their God is their stomach; their glory is in their “shame.” Their minds are occupied with earthly things.