Parallel Verses
Goodspeed New Testament
I am pressing toward the goal, for the prize to which God through Christ Jesus calls us upward.
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
International Standard Version
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
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.
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
Interlinear
Devotionals
Devotionals about Philippians 3:14
References
Easton
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 that I have captured it yet, only, forgetting what is behind me, and straining toward what lies ahead, 14 I am pressing toward the goal, for the prize to which God through Christ Jesus calls us upward. 15 Let as many of us therefore as are mature have this attitude. If you have any different attitude, God will make this clear to you.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Peter 5:10
And God, the giver of all mercy, who through your union with Christ has called you to his eternal glory, after you have suffered a little while will himself make you perfect, steadfast, and strong.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one wins the prize? That is the way you must run, so as to win.
Luke 16:16
Until John came, it was the Law and the Prophets. From that time the Kingdom of God has been proclaimed, and everyone has been crowding into it.
Romans 8:28-30
We know that in everything God works with those who love him, whom he has called in accordance with his purpose, to bring about what is good.
Romans 9:23-24
so as to show all the wealth of his glory in dealing with the objects of his mercy, whom he has prepared from the beginning to share his glory,
2 Corinthians 4:17-1
For this slight, momentary trouble is piling up for me an eternal blessedness beyond all comparison,
1 Thessalonians 2:12
to make your lives worthy of God who invites you into his kingdom and his glory.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
We always have to thank God for you, brothers whom the Lord so loves, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved through consecration by the Spirit and through faith in the truth,
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have had a part in the great contest, I have run my race, I have preserved my faith.
Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, my fellow-Christians, who have likewise heard the heavenly invitation, observe how faithful Jesus, the commissioner and high priest of our religion,
Hebrews 6:1
Let us therefore leave elementary Christian teaching alone and advance toward maturity. We must not be always relaying foundations, of repentance for wrong-doing, and of faith in God,
1 Peter 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has caused us to be born anew to a life of hope through Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead,
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, and with perfect calmness fix your hopes on the mercy that you are to experience when Jesus Christ is revealed.
2 Peter 1:3
For his divine power has given us every requisite for life and piety, through our coming to know him who through his glory and excellence called us to him.
Revelation 3:21
I will permit him who is victorious to take his seat beside me on my throne, just as I have been victorious and taken my seat beside my Father on his throne.