Philippians 3:14 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

I run straight toward the goal to win the prize that God's heavenly call offers in Christ Jesus.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

ASV:

I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

BBE:

I go forward to the mark, even the reward of the high purpose of God in Christ Jesus.

DBY:

I pursue, looking towards the goal, for the prize of the calling on high of God in Christ Jesus.

ERV:

I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

WEY:

with my eyes fixed on the goal I push on to secure the prize of God's heavenward call in Christ Jesus.

WBS:

I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

WEB:

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

YLT:

to the mark I pursue for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:14 Cross References

XREF:

Romans 8:28 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 11:29 for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.

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.

Philippians 3:3 for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh,

2 Timothy 1:9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,

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, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

3:14 I press on toward the mark. His eye is upon the goal and he presses through every difficulty to reach it.
For the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. This is the prize offered to those in the high calling of the saints in Christ. A crown was bestowed in an earthly race when the goal was reached. This prize is the resurrection from the dead (Php 3:11) and an eternal crown.

WES:

3:14 Forgetting the things that are behind - Even that part of the race which is already run. And reaching forth unto - Literally, stretched out over the things that are before - Pursuing with the whole bent and vigour of my soul, perfect holiness and eternal glory. In Christ Jesus - The author and finisher of every good thing.

MHC:

3:12-21 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 stop short of the end, but press forward as fast as he can; so those who have heaven in their view, must still press forward to it, in holy desires and hopes, and constant endeavours. Eternal life is the gift of God, but it is in Christ Jesus; through his hand it must come to us, as it is procured for us by him. There is no getting to heaven as our home, but by Christ as our Way. True believers, in seeking this assurance, as well as to glorify him, will seek more nearly to resemble his sufferings and death, by dying to sin, and by crucifying the flesh with its affections and lusts. In these things there is a great difference among real Christians, but all know something of them. Believers make Christ all in all, and set their hearts upon another world. If they differ from one another, and are not of the same judgment in lesser matters, yet they must not judge one another; while they all meet now in Christ, and hope to meet shortly in heaven. Let them join in all the great things in which they are agreed, and wait for further light as to lesser things wherein they differ. The enemies of the cross of Christ mind nothing but their sensual appetites. Sin is the sinner's shame, especially when gloried in. The way of those who mind earthly things, may seem pleasant, but death and hell are at the end of it. If we choose their way, we shall share their end. The life of a Christian is in heaven, where his Head and his home are, and where he hopes to be shortly; he sets his affections upon things above; and where his heart is, there will his conversation be. There is glory kept for the bodies of the saints, in which they will appear at the resurrection. Then the body will be made glorious; not only raised again to life, but raised to great advantage. Observe the power by which this change will be wrought. May we be always prepared for the coming of our Judge; looking to have our vile bodies changed by his Almighty power, and applying to him daily to new-create our souls unto holiness; to deliver us from our enemies, and to employ our bodies and souls as instruments of righteousness in his service.

CONC:

Calling Christ Fixed Forward Goal God's Heavenward Mark Press Prize Purpose Pursue Push Reward Secure Towards Upward Win

Christ Eyes Fixed Forward Goal God's Heavenward High Jesus Mark Press Prize Purpose Pursue Push Reward Secure Towards Upward Win

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