Philippians 3:14
I run towards the finish line to win the prize of God's invitation to heaven through Christ Jesus.
Free Bible Version
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 8:28We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, those whom he has called to be part of his plan.
1 Corinthians 9:24Wouldn't you agree that there are many runners in a race, but only one gets the prize? So run your best, so you may win!
1 Thessalonians 2:12so that you could live as God would want you to live—the God who calls you to his own kingdom and glory.
2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept my trust in God.
Hebrews 6:1So let's not get stuck on the basic teachings about Christ, but let's progress to a more mature understanding. We don't need to go over again the ideas of repenting from what we used to do, about trusting in God—
1 Peter 1:13Make sure your minds are in gear. Be clear-headed. Fix your hope exclusively on the grace you'll be given when Jesus is revealed.
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 →