Philippians 3:14 — Community Reflections

PHILIPPIANS 3:14 — KING JAMES VERSION 1 0

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

Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead — the repetition of 'I do not consider myself to have attained' emphasizes humility. 'Forgetting what lies behind' (ta opisō) suggests relinquishing past achievements (and perhaps past failures: both pride and shame are obstacles). 'Straining forward' (epekteinomai, stretching oneself) is intense forward movement. The singular focus ('one thing I do') establishes Christ as sole goal.

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