Philippians 3:14
I go forward to the mark, even the reward of the high purpose of God in Christ Jesus.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
In Context
Cross References
Romans 8:28And we are conscious that all things are working together for good to those who have love for God, and have been marked out by his purpose.
1 Corinthians 9:24Do you not see that in a running competition all take part, but only one gets the reward? So let your minds be fixed on the reward.
1 Thessalonians 2:12So that your lives might be pleasing to God, who has given you a part in his kingdom and his glory.
2 Timothy 4:7I have made a good fight, I have come to the end of my journey, I have kept the faith:
Hebrews 6:1For this reason let us go on from the first things about Christ to full growth; not building again that on which it is based, that is, the turning of the heart from dead works, and faith in God,
1 Peter 1:13So make your minds ready, and keep on the watch, hoping with all your power for the grace which is to come to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Matthew Henry on Philippians 3:10-15
The Apostle's Concern, Hope, and Aim. ( a. d. 62.) 9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: 10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. 12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if… Read the whole commentary →