Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
I pursue, looking towards the goal, for the prize of the calling on high 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.
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
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 Brethren, I do not count to have got possession myself; but one thing forgetting the things behind, and stretching out to the things before, 14 I pursue, looking towards the goal, for the prize of the calling on high of God in Christ Jesus. 15 As many therefore as are perfect, let us be thus minded; and if ye are any otherwise minded, this also God shall reveal to you.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Peter 5:10
But the God of all grace who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered for a little while, himself shall make perfect, stablish, strengthen, ground:
1 Corinthians 9:24
Know ye not that they who run in the race-course run all, but one receives the prize? Thus run in order that ye may obtain.
Luke 16:16
The law and the prophets were until John: from that time the glad tidings of the kingdom of God are announced, and every one forces his way into it.
Romans 8:28-30
But we do know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.
Romans 9:23-24
and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he had before prepared for glory,
2 Corinthians 4:17-1
For our momentary and light affliction works for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory;
1 Thessalonians 2:12
that ye should walk worthy of God, who calls you to his own kingdom and glory.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
But we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, that God has chosen you from the beginning to salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have combated the good combat, I have finished the 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 confession, Jesus,
Hebrews 6:1
Wherefore, leaving the word of the beginning of the Christ, let us go on to what belongs to full growth, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and faith in God,
1 Peter 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who, according to his great mercy, has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from among the dead,
1 Peter 1:13
Wherefore, having girded up the loins of your mind, be sober and hope with perfect stedfastness in the grace which will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
2 Peter 1:3
As his divine power has given to us all things which relate to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that has called us by glory and virtue,
Revelation 3:21
He that overcomes, to him will I give to sit with me in my throne; as I also have overcome, and have sat down with my Father in his throne.