Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Holman Bible
I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly
A Conservative Version
I press forward toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
American Standard Version
I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Amplified
I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
An Understandable Version
I am pushing onward toward the goal for the prize of the upward call [i.e., to heaven] from God in [fellowship with] Christ.
Anderson New Testament
but one thing I do; forgetting the things which are behind, and reaching forward to those which are before, I press toward the goal, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Bible in Basic English
I go forward to the mark, even the reward of the high purpose of God in Christ Jesus.
Common New Testament
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Daniel Mace New Testament
I press towards the mark for the prize to which God has called me from above by Jesus Christ.
Darby Translation
I pursue, looking towards the goal, for the prize of the calling on high of God in Christ Jesus.
Godbey New Testament
but there is one thing, indeed forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward to those which are before, I press toward the goal unto the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Goodspeed New Testament
I am pressing toward the goal, for the prize to which God through Christ Jesus calls us upward.
John Wesley New Testament
But one thing I do, forgetting the things that are behind, and reaching forth unto the things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Julia Smith Translation
I pursue toward the scope for the prize of combat of the calling above of God in Christ Jesus.
King James 2000
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Modern King James verseion
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Moffatt New Testament
to press on to the goal for the prize of God's high call in Christ Jesus.
Montgomery New Testament
I am ever pressing on toward the goal, for the prize of God's heavenward call in Christ Jesus.
NET Bible
with this goal in mind, I strive toward the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
New Heart English Bible
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Noyes New Testament
I press toward the mark for the prize of the heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Sawyer New Testament
I press forward to the mark for the prize of the high call of God in Christ Jesus.
The Emphasized Bible
With the goal in view, I press on for the prize of the upward calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
I press towards the mark for the prize of the divine calling from on high in Christ Jesus.
Twentieth Century New Testament
I press on to the goal, to gain the prize of that heavenward Call which God gave me through Christ Jesus.
Webster
I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Weymouth New Testament
with my eyes fixed on the goal I push on to secure the prize of God's heavenward call in Christ Jesus.
Williams New Testament
I am pressing onward toward the goal, to win the prize to which God through Jesus Christ is calling us upward.
World English Bible
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Worrell New Testament
I am pressing on toward the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Worsley New Testament
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Youngs Literal Translation
to the mark I pursue for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Themes
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Holy ambition, general references to
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Pressing toward the goal
The call of God » To man is » High
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Pressing toward the goal
Diligence » Required by God in » Striving after perfection
Diligence » Striving after perfection
Earnestness » In prayer » In seeking salvation
Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
Holy » General references to » Ambition
Life's purpose » Attaining Christlikeness
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Purpose » Of life » Attaining Christlikeness
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Pressing forward
the Reward of saints » Described as » The prize of the high calling of God in Christ
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Crowning of conquerors
Topics
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Philippians 3:14
References
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Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Philippians 3:14
Images Philippians 3:14
Prayers for Philippians 3:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Reaching Forward To God's Goal
13 Brothers, I do not consider myself to have embraced it yet. But this one thing I do: Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus. 15 Therefore, those of us who are mature should think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will show you how to think.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Peter 5:10
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you by the Messiah Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, establish you, strengthen you, and support you.
1 Corinthians 9:24
You know that in a race all the runners run but only one wins the prize, don't you? You must run in such a way that you may be victorious.
Luke 16:16
"The Law and the Prophets remained until John. Since then, the good news about the kingdom of God has been proclaimed, and everyone entering it is under attack.
Romans 8:28-30
And we know that for those who love God, that is, for those who are called according to his purpose, all things are working together for good.
Romans 9:23-24
Can't he also reveal his glorious riches to the objects of his mercy that he has prepared ahead of time for glory
2 Corinthians 4:17-1
This light, temporary nature of our suffering is producing for us an everlasting weight of glory, far beyond any comparison,
1 Thessalonians 2:12
We comforted and encouraged you, urging you to live in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
At all times we are obligated to thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you to be the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through faith in the truth.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith.
Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brothers, partners in a heavenly calling, keep your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore, leaving behind the elementary teachings about the Messiah, let us continue to be carried along to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead actions, faith toward God,
1 Peter 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah! Because of his great mercy he has granted us a new birth, resulting in an immortal hope through the resurrection of Jesus, the Messiah, from the dead
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep a clear head, and set your hope completely on the grace to be given you when Jesus, the Messiah, is revealed.
2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the full knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence.
Revelation 3:21
To the one who conquers I will give a place to sit with me on my throne, just as I have conquered and have sat down with my Father on his throne.