Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

Striving

Colossians 2:1
For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face.
Luke 13:24
"Exert every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.
Romans 15:20
And in this way I desire to preach where Christ has not been named, so as not to build on another person's foundation,
1 Corinthians 9:25
Each competitor must exercise self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one.
Philippians 1:27
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that -- whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent -- I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet resisted to the point of bloodshed in your struggle against sin.

His

1 Corinthians 12:6
And there are different results, but the same God who produces all of them in everyone.
Ephesians 1:19
and what is the incomparable greatness of his power toward us who believe, as displayed in the exercise of his immense strength.
Ephesians 3:7
I became a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God's grace that was given to me by the exercise of his power.
Philippians 2:13
for the one bringing forth in you both the desire and the effort -- for the sake of his good pleasure -- is God.
Hebrews 13:21
equip you with every good thing to do his will, working in us what is pleasing before him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever. Amen.

Mightily

2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, "My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.
2 Corinthians 13:3
since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak toward you but is powerful among you.

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