Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward 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.
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 count not myself that I have gotten it: but one thing I say: I forget that which is behind me, and stretch myself unto that which is before me; 14 and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus wise minded: and if ye be otherwise minded, I pray God open even this unto you.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Peter 5:10
The God of all grace - which called you unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus - shall his own self, after ye have suffered a little affliction, make you perfect: shall settle, strengthen, and establish you.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Perceive ye not how that they which run in a course, run all, yet but one receiveth the reward? So run that ye may obtain.
Luke 16:16
The law, and the prophets reigned until the time of John: and since that time, the kingdom of God is preached, and every man striveth to go in.
Romans 8:28-30
For we know well that all things work for the best unto them that love God, which also are called of purpose.
Romans 9:23-24
that he might declare the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had prepared unto glory:
2 Corinthians 4:17-1
For our exceeding tribulation, which is momentary and light, prepareth an exceeding and eternal weight of glory unto us,
1 Thessalonians 2:12
that ye would walk worthy of God, which hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, for because that God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctifying of the spirit; And through believing the truth:
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought a good fight, and have fulfilled my course, and have kept the faith.
Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the celestial callings, consider the Ambassador and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
Hebrews 6:1
Wherefore, let us leave the doctrine pertaining to the beginning of a Christian man, and let us go unto perfection, and now no more lay the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
1 Peter 1:3-4
Blessed be God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which through his abundant mercy begat us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from death,
1 Peter 1:13
Wherefore, gird up the loins of your minds, be sober, and trust perfectly on the grace that is brought unto you by the declaring of Jesus Christ;
2 Peter 1:3
According as his godly power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness through the knowledge of him that hath called us by virtue and glory:
Revelation 3:21
To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my seat, even as I overcame and have sitten with my father, in his seat.