“M. J.” In Phil. 3:11, the apostle sets forth the grand object of his hope to be, resurrection from among the dead.” (εξανάστασιν των νεκρων.) It is not merely resurrection of the dead, but something quite peculiar, quite distinct, even a resurrection from among the dead—a resurrection after the pattern and example of Christ's resurrection. As regards the expression, “If by any means,” it does not imply any doubt, but simply declares that the apostle was quite ready to reach that glorious goal by any route his Lord and Master might see fit to appoint.