Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Holy ambition, general references to
Strive to enter in at the narrow gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet I show unto you a more excellent way.
Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.
Even so you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel to the edifying of the church.
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Striving for the prize
Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.
And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them who were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Striving for the prize
Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.
And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them who were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.
Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.
You did run well; who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth?
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Verse Concepts
Freedom, Abuse Of ChristianAmbition, positive aspects ofAvoiding Sinevil, believers' responses toClouds, Figurative UseAttitudes, in prayerAthleticsThe Christian RaceLibertinismPatience, In Christian LivingPersecution, Attitudes ToPrizesRunningSelf DisciplineSuffering, Encouragements InConduct, ProperGames, SpiritualVictoryAbuse, Of Christian FreedomPatience Exercised
I therefore so run, not with uncertainty; so fight I, not as one that beats the air:
Games » Foot races
Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.
And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them who were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.
Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Verse Concepts
Freedom, Abuse Of ChristianAmbition, positive aspects ofAvoiding Sinevil, believers' responses toClouds, Figurative UseAttitudes, in prayerAthleticsThe Christian RaceLibertinismPatience, In Christian LivingPersecution, Attitudes ToPrizesRunningSelf DisciplineSuffering, Encouragements InConduct, ProperGames, SpiritualVictoryAbuse, Of Christian FreedomPatience Exercised
I therefore so run, not with uncertainty; so fight I, not as one that beats the air:
Holy » General references to » Ambition
Strive to enter in at the narrow gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet I show unto you a more excellent way.
Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.
Even so you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel to the edifying of the church.
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Prize » A reward of merit
Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.
Race » Foot race » Figurative
Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.
You did run well; who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth?
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.
Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoices as a strong man to run a race.
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happens to them all.
Righteous » Compared with » Runners in a race
Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.
Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Verse Concepts
Freedom, Abuse Of ChristianAmbition, positive aspects ofAvoiding Sinevil, believers' responses toClouds, Figurative UseAttitudes, in prayerAthleticsThe Christian RaceLibertinismPatience, In Christian LivingPersecution, Attitudes ToPrizesRunningSelf DisciplineSuffering, Encouragements InConduct, ProperGames, SpiritualVictoryAbuse, Of Christian FreedomPatience Exercised
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.
Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if indeed I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, read more.
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
compared to Saints » Runners in a race
Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.
Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Verse Concepts
Freedom, Abuse Of ChristianAmbition, positive aspects ofAvoiding Sinevil, believers' responses toClouds, Figurative UseAttitudes, in prayerAthleticsThe Christian RaceLibertinismPatience, In Christian LivingPersecution, Attitudes ToPrizesRunningSelf DisciplineSuffering, Encouragements InConduct, ProperGames, SpiritualVictoryAbuse, Of Christian FreedomPatience Exercised
Striving » What to strive for
Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, Strive to enter in at the narrow gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Striving » Those that strive for the mastery
Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain. And every man that strives for self control is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
Temperance » Who is temperate
Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain. And every man that strives for self control is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.