Philippians 3:14
I press on to the goal, to gain the prize of that heavenward call which God gave me through Christ Jesus.
Open English Bible (US)
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 8:28But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him – those who have received the call in accordance with his purpose.
1 Corinthians 9:24Don’t you know that on a racecourse, though all run, yet only one wins the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
1 Thessalonians 2:12so that you should make your daily lives worthy of God who is calling you into the glory of his kingdom.
2 Timothy 4:7I have run the great race; I have finished the course; I have kept the faith.
Hebrews 6:1Therefore, let us leave behind the elementary teaching about the Christ and press on to perfection, not always laying over again a foundation of repentance for a lifeless formality, of faith in God –
1 Peter 1:13Therefore concentrate your minds, with the strictest self-control, and fix your hopes on the blessing that is coming for you at the appearing 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 →