Philippians 3:11
If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
Cross-reference
In Luke 14:14, Jesus promises repayment at the resurrection of the just, the very event Paul hopes to attain.
Luke 20:35 describes those worthy to attain the resurrection from the dead, directly parallel to Paul's goal.
Luke 20:36 continues: being sons of the resurrection, unable to die — the same reality Paul seeks.
In John 11:24, Martha affirms belief in the resurrection on the last day, the very hope Paul expresses.
In Acts 23:6, Paul declares he is on trial for the hope of the resurrection, the same goal he strives for here.
In 1 Corinthians 9:27, Paul's discipline to avoid disqualification parallels his striving to personally attain the resurrection.
Hebrews 11:35 speaks of obtaining a better resurrection through suffering, directly paralleling Paul's striving in Phil 3:11.
Romans 6:5 links resurrection to union with Christ's death, providing the theological basis for Paul's suffering-to-resurrection path.
2 Corinthians 4:10 expresses carrying Jesus' death so his life is shown — the same pattern of suffering leading to resurrection.
Acts 26:7 shows the same resurrection hope shared by the twelve tribes, grounding Paul's personal pursuit in Israel's promise.
1 Corinthians 6:14 affirms God will raise believers, giving assurance for the resurrection hope Paul expresses.