Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Crown » Figurative
in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.
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And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
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And a glorious diadem to the remnant of His people;
Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
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Crowns » Spiritual crowns » The incorruptible crown
Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
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Earnestness » In prayer » In seeking salvation
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
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Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
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Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
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For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.
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Reward » Spiritual crowns » The incorruptible crown
Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
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the Reward of saints » Described as » An incorruptible crown
Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Crowning of conquerors
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
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in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.
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Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Training of combatants
but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
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Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
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Self-denial » Necessary » To the triumph of saints
Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you, And put a knife to your throat If you are a man of great appetite.
That you not have it in excess and vomit it.
But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you.”
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Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
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and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness,
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gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
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Spiritual » Sowing » Striving
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
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Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
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Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
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For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.
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Striving » Those that strive for the mastery
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you, And put a knife to your throat If you are a man of great appetite.
That you not have it in excess and vomit it.
But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you.”
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Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
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and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness,
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gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
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Temperance » Who is temperate
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
the future » Spiritual crowns » The incorruptible crown
Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
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War » Figurative » Is against » The flesh
Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself!
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but I see a different law in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin which is in my members.
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For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.
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Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With self-denial
Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
Warfare of saints » Is against » The flesh
Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself!
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but I see a different law in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin which is in my members.
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For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.
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Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With self-denial
Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.