Philippians 3:14
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus.
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.
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θεός
of God
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θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
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βραβεῖον
Prize
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βραβεῖον
Prize, award for victory. Brabeion. I press on toward the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. There is a prize waiting at the finish line. Keep running.
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σκοπός
the] goal
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σκοπός
perhaps akin to G4626 (σκάπτω) through the idea of concealment; compare G4629 (σκέπασμα)); a watch (sentry or scout), i.e. (by implication) a goal
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κλῆσις
Calling
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κλῆσις
A calling, an invitation. God has called you to His kingdom and glory. Your calling is not a job description. It is an identity.
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διώκω
I press on
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διώκω
compare the base of G1169 (δειλός) and G1249 (διάκονος)); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
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σκοπέω
Mark
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σκοπέω
to take aim at (spy), i.e. (figuratively) regard
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