Philippians 3:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 3:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 3:14 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 3:14 — KJV
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 3:14 (KJV)
Philippians 3:14 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 3:14
“But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:14: high, god, christ
“Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:14: toward, god, christ
“Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: according to: or, after the example of”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:14: toward, god, christ
“Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:14: high, calling, christ
“The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:14: toward, god, christ
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