Philippians 3:14-16

Straining Toward the Goal

¹⁴ I press on toward the goal for _o the prize of the upward _p call of God in Christ Jesus. ¹⁵ Let those of us who are _q mature think this way, and if in anything _r you think otherwise, _s God will reveal that also to you. ¹⁶ Only _t let us hold true to what we have attained.

1. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 9:24
   Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.
   
2. Cross References
   Hebrews 3:1
   Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.
   1 Peter 5:10
   And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
   Romans 8:28
   And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
   
3. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 2:6
   Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away.
   Matthew 5:48
   You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
   
4. Cross References
   Galatians 5:10
   I have confidence in the Lord that you will take no other view than mine, and the one who is troubling you will bear the penalty, whoever he is.
   
5. Cross References
   John 7:17
   If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.
   
6. Cross References
   Galatians 6:16
   And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.