G5348–φθάνω–phthanō

But if it is by the power of the Spirit of God that I expel the demons, it is evident that the Kingdom of God has come upon you.

ἔφθασεν ephthasen “has come”

But if it is by the power of God that I drive out the demons, it is evident that the Kingdom of God has come upon you.

ἔφθασεν ephthasen “has come”

while the descendants of Israel, who were in pursuit of a Law that could give righteousness, have not arrived at one.

ἔφθασεν. ephthasen “did attain.”

For there is no undue stretch of authority on our part, as though it did not extend to you. We pressed on even to Corinth, and were the first to proclaim to you the Good News of the Christ.

ἐφθάσαμεν ephthasamen “we came”

But whatever be the point that we have already reached, let us persevere in the same course.

ἐφθάσαμεν, ephthasamen “we have attained,”

for they still try to prevent our preaching to the Gentiles so that they may find salvation. They thus continually fill up the measure of their own sins, and God's anger in its severest form has overtaken them.

ἔφθασεν ephthasen “Has come”

For this we declare to you on the Lord's own authority--that we who are alive and continue on earth until the Coming of the Lord, shall certainly not forestall those who shall have previously passed away.

φθάσωμεν phthasōmen “may precede”