Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

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 call in Christ Jesus.

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.

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
I press
διώκω 
Dioko 
Usage: 28

κατά 
Kata 
according to, after, against, in, by, daily , as,
Usage: 428

the mark
σκοπός 
Skopos 
Usage: 1

for
ἐπί 
Epi 
on, in, upon, unto, to,
Usage: 644

the prize
βραβεῖον 
Brabeion 
Usage: 2

of the
κλῆσις 
Klesis 
Usage: 11

ἄνω 
Ano 
above, up, high, brim
Usage: 8

κλῆσις 
Klesis 
Usage: 11

of God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

Χριστός 
christos 
Usage: 557

Images Philippians 3:14

Prayers for Philippians 3:14

Context Readings

Reaching Forward To God's Goal

13 Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you;

Cross References

1 Peter 5:10

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.

1 Corinthians 9:24

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.

Luke 16:16

The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John; since that time the gospel of the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.

Romans 8:28-30

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 9:23-24

And He did so to make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory,

2 Corinthians 4:17-1

For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,

1 Thessalonians 2:12

so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;

Hebrews 3:1

Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession;

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,

1 Peter 1:3-4

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 1:3

seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

Revelation 3:21

He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

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