‏ Philippians 3:14

 Toward the goal ( κατα σκοπον ). "Down upon the goal," who is Jesus himself to whom we must continually look as we run (Heb 12:2). The word means a watchman, then the goal or mark. Only here in N.T.

 Unto the prize ( εις το βραβειον ). Late word (Menander and inscriptions) from  βραβευς (umpire who awards the prize). In N.T. only here and 1Co 9:24.

 Of the high calling ( της ανω κλησεως ). Literally, "of the upward calling." The goal continually moves forward as we press on, but yet never out of sight.

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