Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Earnestness » In prayer » In seeking salvation
I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Only [be sure to] lead your lives in a manner [that will be] worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I do come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit [and one purpose], with one mind striving side by side [as if in combat] for the faith of the gospel.
Verse Concepts
Now every athlete who [goes into training and] competes in the games is disciplined and exercises self-control in all things. They do it to win a crown that withers, but we [do it to receive] an imperishable [crown that cannot wither].
For this I labor [often to the point of exhaustion], striving with His power and energy, which so greatly works within me.
You have not yet struggled to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin;
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Suffering for righteousness
Just think of Him Who endured from sinners such grievous opposition and bitter hostility against Himself [reckon up and consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you may not grow weary or exhausted, losing heart and relaxing and fainting in your minds. You have not yet struggled and fought agonizingly against sin, nor have you yet resisted and withstood to the point of pouring out your [own] blood.
Martyrdom » Saints » Should resist sin unto
You have not yet struggled to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin;
Sin » Should be » Striven against
You have not yet struggled to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin;
Spiritual » Sowing » Striving
I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Only [be sure to] lead your lives in a manner [that will be] worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I do come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit [and one purpose], with one mind striving side by side [as if in combat] for the faith of the gospel.
Verse Concepts
Now every athlete who [goes into training and] competes in the games is disciplined and exercises self-control in all things. They do it to win a crown that withers, but we [do it to receive] an imperishable [crown that cannot wither].
For this I labor [often to the point of exhaustion], striving with His power and energy, which so greatly works within me.
You have not yet struggled to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin;