Philippians 3:14

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

Cross-references

Philippians 3:12 states the same pressing onward to take hold of Christ’s purpose — the immediate context for the prize in verse 14.

Philippians 2:12 calls for working out salvation with diligence — the same persistent effort Paul models in pressing toward the goal.

1 Thessalonians 2:12 urges walking worthy of God who calls into His kingdom and glory — the same goal as the prize.

Revelation 3:21 Related theme

Revelation 3:21 promises a seat on Christ's throne to overcomers — the ultimate prize of the upward call.

2 Peter 1:3 Related theme

In 2 Peter 1:3, the divine call to glory and excellence is the same upward call Paul pursues.

1 Peter 5:10 Related theme

In 1 Peter 5:10, the call to eternal glory after suffering aligns with Paul's goal.

1 Peter 1:13 Related theme

In 1 Peter 1:13, setting hope fully on future grace echoes Paul's pressing toward the prize.

1 Peter 1:4 Related theme

In 1 Peter 1:4, the inheritance kept in heaven is the prize Paul presses toward.

1 Peter 1:3 Related theme

In 1 Peter 1:3, the living hope from resurrection is the basis for the upward call Paul pursues.

Hebrews 3:1 Parallel

Hebrews 3:1 speaks of a 'heavenly calling' and exhorts fixing eyes on Jesus — the focus and goal of the prize.

2 Timothy 4:8 names the prize as the 'crown of righteousness' — the reward for those who love Christ's appearing.

2 Timothy 4:7 echoes the same athletic metaphor — Paul's 'finished the race' parallels pressing toward the goal with endurance.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 says God called you through the gospel to obtain Christ's glory — that glory is the prize of the upward call.

2 Corinthians 4:18 Related theme

2 Corinthians 4:18 focuses on the unseen eternal — the same fixation on the heavenly goal Paul presses toward.

2 Corinthians 4:17 Related theme

2 Corinthians 4:17 explains that present troubles produce eternal glory — the prize Paul strains toward is that weight of glory.

Romans 8:28–30 Related theme

Romans 8:28-30 grounds the 'call' in God's eternal purpose — those called are predestined, justified, and glorified.

1 Corinthians 9:24 uses the same race metaphor — running to win the prize, reinforcing Paul’s pressing toward the goal here.

Luke 9:51 Parallel

Luke 9:51 shows Jesus resolutely heading to Jerusalem — the same determined ‘press on’ attitude Paul adopts toward his heavenly goal.

Joshua 18:3 Typology

In Joshua 18:3, Joshua urges Israel to take possession of the promised land — a type of the prize Paul presses toward.

Ephesians 1:18 expands on the ‘call’ — the hope and inheritance of God’s calling that Paul presses toward.

2 Thessalonians 1:11 prays for believers to be worthy of God’s calling — the same calling Paul pursues as his goal.

2 Thessalonians 2:13 ties the call to God's choice for salvation through sanctification — the foundation for pressing toward the goal.

Ephesians 4:1 urges living worthy of God’s calling — the same calling Paul presses toward as his goal here.

Romans 9:24 Related theme

Romans 9:24 specifies the call includes both Jews and Gentiles — expanding who receives the upward call.

Romans 9:23 Related theme

Romans 9:23 reveals God prepares vessels of mercy for glory — that glory is the prize of the call.

1 Peter 2:9 Parallel

1 Peter 2:9 describes believers as a chosen people called out of darkness, reinforcing the divine calling that Paul presses toward.

Luke 16:16 Parallel

Luke 16:16 describes people 'forcing their way' into the kingdom — the same pressing motion Paul uses for the goal.