Philippians 3:14

Translations

Modern

I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

Traditional

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

Literal

I pursue toward the goal for the prize of the upward calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Latin

…ad destinatum persequor, ad bravium supernæ vocationis Dei in Christo Jesu.

Original

Greek

English

I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

Notes

Philippians 3:13–14

I press on toward the goal: Paul compares the Christian life to a race. Just as a runner keeps going to reach the finish line, Paul keeps following Christ with hope of the final reward (see study note on 2:16).
Paul was ready to give up everything for the ultimate goal, the heavenly prize of eternal life.

Philippians 3:12–4:1

Using himself as an example, Paul encourages the Philippians to pursue Christ and the hope of heaven with determination and strength.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) True Success

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1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.
1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
Revelation 3:21
To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
2 Timothy 4:7–8
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Romans 8:28–30
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
1 Thessalonians 2:12
…encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
1 Peter 1:3–4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God,
2 Corinthians 4:17–5:1
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Philippians, Letter to the Prize Sanctification

Topics

Being Too Busy Desire: Spiritual Determination Diligence: Required by God in Striving After Perfection Diligence: Striving After Perfection Finish the Race Finishing Well Focus Forgetting Games of the Christian Life Goals Grace of God: Growth In Growing Letting Go Living in the Past Moving Moving Forward Obedience: Exemplified Overcoming Insecurity Perfection: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Perfectionism Persistence Pressing toward the Goal Prize: Figurative Putting the Past Behind Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness: Fruits of Run the Race Running the Race Self Hatred Setting Goals Shyness Testimony: Religious Testimony: Religious, Exemplified The Call of God: To Man Is: High The Past The Reward of Saints: The Prize of the High Calling of God in Christ The Reward of Saints: The Prospect of, should Lead to Pressing Forward The Roman Empire: Allusions to Grecian Game Adapted by Crowning of Conquerors

Philippians 3:14

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