Philippians 3:14
but there is one thing, indeed forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward to those which are before, I press toward the goal unto the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
In Context
13Brethren, I do not consider that I have yet received it;
Cross References
Romans 8:28But we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose.
1 Corinthians 9:24Do you not know that those running in the stadium, indeed all run, and one receives the prize? So run, that you may receive it.
1 Thessalonians 2:12and testifying, that you walk worthily of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.
2 Timothy 4:7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Hebrews 6:1Therefore having left the word of the beginning of Christ, let us be carried to perfection; not again laying the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
1 Peter 1:13Therefore having girded up the loins of your minds, being perfectly sober, hope unto the grace which is conferred on you in 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 →