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Philippians 3:14

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— I pursue, [looking] towards [the] goal, for the prize of the calling on high of God in Christ Jesus.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— With the goal in view, I press on for the prize of the upward calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— to the mark I pursue for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— I press towards the mark, to the prize of the supernal vocation of God in Christ Jesus.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— And followe hard toward the marke, for the prise of the hie calling of God in Christ Iesus.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— I presse toward the marke, for the price of the high calling of God in Christ Iesus.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— I press toward the goal to receive the prize of victory of God's highest calling through Jesus Christ.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— and run towards the sign, to obtain the victory of the high vocation of Aloha by Jeshu Meshiha.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— and I run straight for the goal, that I may obtain the [prize] of victory of the call of God from on high, by Jesus the Messiah.

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
I press 1377
{1377} Prime
διώκω
dioko
{dee-o'-ko}
A prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb δίω [[dio]] (to flee; compare the base of G1169 and G1249); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication to persecute.
z5719
<5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 3019
toward 2596
{2596} Prime
κατά
kata
{kat-ah'}
A primary particle; (preposition) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case [genitive, dative or accusative] with which it is joined).
the mark 4649
{4649} Prime
σκοπός
skopos
{skop-os'}
('scope'); From σκέπτομαι [[skeptomai]] (to peer about ['skeptic']; perhaps akin to G4626 through the idea of concealment; compare G4629); a watch (sentry or scout), that is, (by implication) a goal.
for 1909
{1909} Prime
ἐπί
epi
{ep-ee'}
A primary preposition properly meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution [with the genitive case], that is, over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
prize 1017
{1017} Prime
βραβεῖον
brabeion
{brab-i'-on}
From βραβεύς [[brabeus]] (an umpire; of uncertain derivation); an award (of arbitration), that is, (specifically) a prize in the public games.
of the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
high 507
{0507} Prime
ἄνω
ano
{an'-o}
Adverb from G0473; upward or on the top.
calling 2821
{2821} Prime
κλῆσις
klesis
{klay'-sis}
From a shorter form of G2564; an invitation (figuratively).
of God y2316
[2316] Standard
θεός
theos
{theh'-os}
Of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very.
x2516
(2516) Complement
καθέζομαι
kathezomai
{kath-ed'-zom-ahee}
From G2596 and the base of G1476; to sit down.
in 1722
{1722} Prime
ἐν
en
{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); 'in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
Christ 5547
{5547} Prime
Χριστός
Christos
{khris-tos'}
From G5548; anointed, that is, the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.
Jesus. 2424
{2424} Prime
Ἰησοῦς
Iesous
{ee-ay-sooce'}
Of Hebrew origin [H3091]; Jesus (that is, Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

Philippians 3:14

_ _ high calling — literally, “the calling that is above” (Galatians 4:26; Colossians 3:1): “the heavenly calling” (Hebrews 3:1). “The prize” is “the crown of righteousness” (1 Corinthians 9:24; 2 Timothy 4:8). Revelation 2:10, “crown of life.” 1 Peter 5:4, “a crown of glory that fadeth not away.” “The high,” or “heavenly calling,” is not restricted, as Alford thinks, to Paul’s own calling as an apostle by the summons of God from heaven; but the common calling of all Christians to salvation in Christ, which coming from heaven invites us to heaven, whither accordingly our minds ought to be uplifted.

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on Philippians 3:9-14.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Philippians 3:14

Forgetting the things that are behind — Even that part of the race which is already run. And reaching forth unto — Literally, stretched out over the things that are before — Pursuing with the whole bent and vigour of my soul, perfect holiness and eternal glory. In Christ Jesus — The author and finisher of every good thing.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

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Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
press:

Luke 16:16 The law and the prophets [were] until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory; ... While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen [are] temporal; but the things which are not seen [are] eternal.
2 Corinthians 5:1 For we know that if our earthly house of [this] tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith: ... Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Revelation 3:21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

the high:

Romans 8:28-30 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose. ... Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
Romans 9:23-24 And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory, ... Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?
1 Thessalonians 2:12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: ... Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 3:1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
1 Peter 1:3-4 Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, ... To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
1 Peter 1:13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you].
2 Peter 1:3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that [pertain] unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
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Lk 16:16. Ro 8:28; 9:23. 2Co 4:17; 5:1. 1Th 2:12. 2Th 2:13. 2Ti 4:7. He 3:1. 1P 1:3, 13; 5:10. 2P 1:3. Rv 3:21.

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