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 King James Version (NKJV)I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Context of Philippians 3:14

12Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect: but I press on, if so be that I may apprehend that for which also I was apprehended by Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I count not myself yet to have apprehended: but one thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in anything ye are otherwise minded, even this shall God reveal unto you: 16only, whereunto we have already attained, by that same rule let us walk.

Philippians 3:14 word by word

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

• Iδέde · thenG1161
• pressδιώκωdiōkō · to pursueG1377
• onἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• towardεἰςeis · towardG1519
• theὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• goalσκοπόςskopos · goalG4649
• prizeβραβεῖονbrabeion · prizeG1017
• ofθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• callingκλῆσιςklēsis · callingG2821
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424

Cross-references for Philippians 3:14

• Luke 16:16The law and the prophets were until John: from that time the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached, and every man entereth violently into it.
• 2 Corinthians 4:17For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
• 2 Corinthians 5:1For we know that if the earthly house of our tabernacle be dissolved, 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 course, I have kept the faith:
• Revelation 3:21He that overcometh, I will give to him to sit down with me in my throne, as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father in his throne.
• Romans 8:28And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.
• Romans 9:23and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he afore prepared unto glory,
• 1 Thessalonians 2:12to the end that ye should walk worthily of God, who calleth you into his own kingdom and glory.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:13But we are bound to give thanks to God alway for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, for that God chose you from the beginning unto salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
• Hebrews 3:1Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, even Jesus;
• 1 Peter 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy begat us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
• 1 Peter 5:10And the God of all grace, who called you unto his eternal glory in Christ, after that ye have suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, stablish, strengthen you.
• 2 Peter 1:3seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us by his own 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