Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Holy ambition, general references to
Strive to go in through the narrow door. Many people will try to go in and will not be able.
Do you not know that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain the prize.
Zealously seek (earnestly desire) the best gifts. Yet I show you a more excellent way.
Pursue love, yet zealously desire spiritual gifts, especially prophesy (proclaiming God's Word).
As much as you are zealous for spiritual gifts, strive to build-up (increase) the enlightenment (understanding) of the congregation.
Brothers, I could not yet have obtained it. But one thing I do, I forget the things that are behind, and stretch forward to the things that are ahead. I press on toward the goal to the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Be diligent to be presented approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Striving for the prize
Do you not know that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain the prize.
I went in response to a revelation. I demonstrated to them the way I spread the good news among the people of the nations. I did this privately before them for they have a reputation. I am concerned that by any means I should be running, or had run, in vain.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Striving for the prize
Do you not know that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain the prize.
I went in response to a revelation. I demonstrated to them the way I spread the good news among the people of the nations. I did this privately before them for they have a reputation. I am concerned that by any means I should be running, or had run, in vain.
Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
Do you not know that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain the prize.
You were running well! Who hindered you that you should not obey the truth?
Hold fast to the word of life so I may rejoice in the day of Christ. That way I will not have labored in vain.
I press on toward the goal to the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance 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 do not run without definite aim (purpose) and I do not fight like a man beating the air.
Games » Foot races
Do you not know that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain the prize.
I went in response to a revelation. I demonstrated to them the way I spread the good news among the people of the nations. I did this privately before them for they have a reputation. I am concerned that by any means I should be running, or had run, in vain.
Hold fast to the word of life so I may rejoice in the day of Christ. That way I will not have labored in vain.
A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance 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 do not run without definite aim (purpose) and I do not fight like a man beating the air.
Holy » General references to » Ambition
Strive to go in through the narrow door. Many people will try to go in and will not be able.
Do you not know that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain the prize.
Zealously seek (earnestly desire) the best gifts. Yet I show you a more excellent way.
Pursue love, yet zealously desire spiritual gifts, especially prophesy (proclaiming God's Word).
As much as you are zealous for spiritual gifts, strive to build-up (increase) the enlightenment (understanding) of the congregation.
Brothers, I could not yet have obtained it. But one thing I do, I forget the things that are behind, and stretch forward to the things that are ahead. I press on toward the goal to the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Be diligent to be presented approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
Prize » A reward of merit
Do you not know that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain the prize.
Race » Foot race » Figurative
Do you not know that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain the prize.
You were running well! Who hindered you that you should not obey the truth?
Hold fast to the word of life so I may rejoice in the day of Christ. That way I will not have labored in vain.
A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Look to (consider without distractions) Jesus, the Leader (Predecessor) and Finisher (Perfecter) of our faith. He despised the shame. He endured the stake for the joy that was set before him. Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
It comes out of its chamber like a bridegroom. Like a champion, it is eager to run its course.
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift. The battle is not to the strong. Bread does not go to the wise, or riches to men of understanding. Men of skill do not always receive favor, but time and unexpected circumstance happens to them all.
Righteous » Compared with » Runners in a race
Do you not know that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain the prize.
A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance 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
Do you not know that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain the prize.
Hold fast to the word of life so I may rejoice in the day of Christ. That way I will not have labored in vain.
A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Look to (consider without distractions) Jesus, the Leader (Predecessor) and Finisher (Perfecter) of our faith. He despised the shame. He endured the stake for the joy that was set before him. Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
I wish to attain to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect. But I press on, that I may obtain that for which Christ Jesus also obtained. Brothers, I could not yet have obtained it. But one thing I do, I forget the things that are behind, and stretch forward to the things that are ahead. read more.
I press on toward the goal to the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
I press on toward the goal to the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
compared to Saints » Runners in a race
Do you not know that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain the prize.
A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance 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
Do you not know that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain the prize.
I press on toward the goal to the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Someone asked him, Will only a few people be saved? Jesus answered them: Strive to go in through the narrow door. Many people will try to go in and will not be able.
Striving » Those that strive for the mastery
Do you not know that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain the prize. Every man taking part in the contest is temperate in all things. They do it to obtain a corruptible crown but we do it to receive an incorruptible crown.
Temperance » Who is temperate
Do you not know that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain the prize. Every man taking part in the contest is temperate in all things. They do it to obtain a corruptible crown but we do it to receive an incorruptible crown.