Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Holy ambition, general references to
Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Know ye not, that they who run in a race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
But covet earnestly the best gifts. And yet I show to you a more excellent way.
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye 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 forward to those things which are before, I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Study to show thyself approved to God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Striving for the prize
Know ye not, that they who run in a race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
And I went by revelation, and communicated to 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 ye not, that they who run in a race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
And I went by revelation, and communicated to 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 ye not, that they who run in a race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
Ye did run well, who hindered you that ye 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 towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Wherefore, seeing we also are encompassed with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset 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 as uncertainly; so I fight, not as one that beateth the air:
Games » Foot races
Know ye not, that they who run in a race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
And I went by revelation, and communicated to 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.
Wherefore, seeing we also are encompassed with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset 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 as uncertainly; so I fight, not as one that beateth the air:
Holy » General references to » Ambition
Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Know ye not, that they who run in a race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
But covet earnestly the best gifts. And yet I show to you a more excellent way.
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye 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 forward to those things which are before, I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Study to show thyself approved to God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Prize » A reward of merit
Know ye not, that they who run in a race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
Race » Foot race » Figurative
Know ye not, that they who run in a race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
Ye did run well, who hindered you that ye 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.
Wherefore, seeing we also are encompassed with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth 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 happeneth to them all.
Righteous » Compared with » Runners in a race
Know ye not, that they who run in a race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
Wherefore, seeing we also are encompassed with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset 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 ye not, that they who run in a race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye 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.
Wherefore, seeing we also are encompassed with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
If by any means I may attain to the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I pursue, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward to those things which are before, read more.
I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
compared to Saints » Runners in a race
Know ye not, that they who run in a race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
Wherefore, seeing we also are encompassed with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset 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 ye not, that they who run in a race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Then said one to him, Lord, are there few that are saved? And he said to them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Striving » Those that strive for the mastery
Know ye not, that they who run in a race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
Temperance » Who is temperate
Know ye not, that they who run in a race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.