Parallel Verses
Worsley New Testament
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ 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
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.
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.
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
Prayers for Philippians 3:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Reaching Forward To God's Goal
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have attained it: but one thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to those before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, attend to this: and if in any thing ye think differently, God will reveal this also unto you.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Peter 5:10
But may the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after ye have suffered a little while, make you perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Know ye not, that those, who run in a race, do all indeed run, but one only receiveth the prize? So run that ye may obtain.
Luke 16:16
The law and the prophets continued until John: from that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every one presseth into it.
Romans 8:28-30
And we know that all things co-operate for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose;
Romans 9:23-24
and that He might make known the riches of his glory in the vessels of mercy, which He hath prepared for glory?
2 Corinthians 4:17-1
For our short and light affliction is working out for us an infinite and eternal weight of glory, as we aim not at the things which are visible, but invisible:
1 Thessalonians 2:12
and charged you, that ye should walk worthy of God, who hath called you to his kingdom and glory.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord; because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth:
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought the good fight, I have finished my race, I have kept the faith.
Hebrews 3:1
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the apostle and high-priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
Hebrews 6:1
Wherefore omitting the discourse about the first principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us proceed to perfection: not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works,
1 Peter 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his abundant mercy hath regenerated us to a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1 Peter 1:13
Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, be sober, and stedfastly hope for the grace to be conferred upon you at the appearing of Jesus Christ;
2 Peter 1:3
as his divine power hath given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who hath called us by that glory and virtue,
Revelation 3:21
To him that overcometh I will grant to sit with me on my throne, as I also have overcome, and am set down with my Father on his throne.