Philippians 3:14

Philippians 3:14 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
• New International Version (NIV)I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
• New Living Translation (NLT)I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.

Context of Philippians 3:14

12Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you. 16Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.

Philippians 3:14 word by word

κατὰ σκοπὸν διώκω εἰς τὸ βραβεῖον τῆς ἄνω κλήσεως τοῦ θεοῦ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• I pressδιώκωdiōkō · to pursueG1377
• towardκατάkata · according toG2596
• the markσκοπόςskopos · goalG4649
• forἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• the prizeὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the prizeβραβεῖονbrabeion · prizeG1017
• of theκλῆσιςklēsis · callingG2821
• highἄνωanō · aboveG507
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424

Cross-references for Philippians 3:14

• Luke 16:16“The law and the prophets were until John. Since that time the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone is pressing into it.
• 2 Corinthians 4:17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,
• 2 Corinthians 5:1For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
• 2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
• Revelation 3:21To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
• Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
• Romans 9:23and that He might make known the riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy, which He had prepared beforehand for glory,
• 1 Thessalonians 2:12that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:13But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth,
• Hebrews 3:1Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus,
• 1 Peter 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
• 1 Peter 5:10But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
• 2 Peter 1:3as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,

Commentaries on Philippians 3:14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14I press toward the mark - · I pursue along the line; this is a reference to the white line that marked the ground in the stadium, from the starting place to the goal, on which the runners were obliged to keep their eye fixed; for they who transgressed or went beyond this line did not run lawfully, and were not crowned, even though they got first to the goal. See the concluding observations on 1 Corinthians 9:27. What is called , mark or scope, here, is…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14I press toward the mark - As he who was running a race did. The “mark” means properly the object set up at a distance at which one looks or aims, and hence the goal, or post which was set up at the end of a race-course, and which was to be reached in order that the prize might be won. Here it means that which is at the end of the Christian race - in heaven. For the prize - The prize of the racer was a crown or garland of olive, laurel, pine, or apple; see…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-21Verses 12-21 This simple dependence and earnestness of soul, were not mentioned as if the apostle had gained the prize, or were already made perfect in the Saviour's likeness. He forgot the things which were behind, so as not to be content with past labours or present measures of grace. He reached forth, stretched himself forward towards his point; expressions showing great concern to become more and more like unto Christ. He who runs a race, must never…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13-14I press on toward the goal: Paul compares the Christian life to a race. Just as a runner keeps going to reach the finish line, Paul keeps following Christ with hope of the final reward (see study note on 2:16). Paul was ready to give up everything for the ultimate goal, the heavenly prize of eternal life.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. high calling--literally, "the calling that is above" (Ga 4:26; Col 3:1): "the heavenly calling" (He 3:1). "The prize" is "the crown of righteousness" (1Co 9:24; 2Ti 4:8). Re 2:10, "crown of life." 1Pe 5:4, "a crown of glory that fadeth not away." "The high," or "heavenly calling," is not restricted, as Alford thinks, to Paul's own calling as an apostle by the summons of God from heaven; but the common calling of all Christians to salvation in Christ…Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 3:14

• Desire
• Diligence
• Games
• Grace of God
• Obedience
• Perfection
• Prize
• Righteousness
• Testimony
• Zeal, Religious

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Commentaries on Philippians 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings