Strong's Greek · G5348
φθάνω
phthánō
Definitionto be beforehand, i.e. anticipate or precede; by extension, to have arrived at
Derivationapparently a primary verb;
KJV usage(already) attain, come, prevent
Occurrences7 in the KJV · 7 verses
φθάνω in Scripture
Matthew 12:28
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
Luke 11:20
But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.
Romans 9:31
But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.
2 Corinthians 10:14
For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ:
Philippians 3:16
Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
1 Thessalonians 2:16
Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
1 Thessalonians 4:15
For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.