Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Holy ambition, general references to
"Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able to,
Do you not know that those who run in the stadium all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
But strive for the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.
Pursue love, and strive for spiritual [gifts], but especially that you may prophesy.
In this way also you, since you are zealous of spiritual [gifts], seek for the edification of the church, in order that you may abound.
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have laid hold of [it]. But [I do] one [thing], forgetting the things behind and straining toward the things ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, a worker having no need to be ashamed, guiding the word of truth along a straight path.
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Pressing toward the goal
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
The call of God » To man is » High
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Pressing toward the goal
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Diligence » Required by God in » Striving after perfection
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have laid hold of [it]. But [I do] one [thing], forgetting the things behind and straining toward the things ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Diligence » Striving after perfection
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have laid hold of [it]. But [I do] one [thing], forgetting the things behind and straining toward the things ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Earnestness » In prayer » In seeking salvation
"Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able to,
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Only lead your lives in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent I hear {your circumstances}, that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one soul contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
Verse Concepts
And everyone who competes exercises self-control in all [things]. Thus those [do so] in order that they may receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable [one].
for which [purpose] also I labor, striving according to his working which is at work powerfully in me.
You have not yet resisted to the point of [shedding your] blood [as you] struggle against sin.
Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
Do you not know that those who run in the stadium all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?
holding fast to the word of life, for a source of pride to me in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Therefore, [since] we also have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, putting aside every weight and {the sin that so easily ensnares us}, let us run with patient endurance the race that has been 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
Therefore I run in this way, not as [running] aimlessly; I box in this way, not as beating the air.
Grace of God » Growth in
convinced of this same [thing], that the one who began a good work in you will finish [it] until the day of Christ Jesus,
night and day praying beyond all measure that [we] may see your face and complete what is lacking in your faith?
and not holding fast to the head, from whom the whole body, supported and held together by the ligaments and sinews, grows with the growth of God.
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him [be] the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
But the path of the righteous ones [is] like the light of dawn, leading and shining until the day {is full}.
We ought to give thanks to God always concerning you, brothers, just as it is fitting, because your faith is flourishing and the love of each one of you all toward one another is increasing
They go from strength to strength, [until each] appears before God in Zion.
And this I pray: that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is superior, in order that you may be sincere and blameless in the day of Christ, having been filled [with the] fruit of righteousness which [comes] through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.
Not that I have already received [this], or [have] already been made perfect, but I press on if indeed I may lay hold of [that] for which also I was laid hold of by Christ. Brothers, I do not consider myself to have laid hold of [it]. But [I do] one [thing], forgetting the things behind and straining toward the things ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. read more.
Therefore as many as [are] perfect, {let us hold this opinion}, and if you think anything differently, God will reveal this also to you.
Therefore as many as [are] perfect, {let us hold this opinion}, and if you think anything differently, God will reveal this also to you.
so that you may live in a manner worthy of the Lord, {to please [him] in all respects}, bearing fruit in every good deed and increasing in the knowledge of God, enabled with all power, according to his glorious might, for all steadfastness and patience with joy,
and [may] the Lord [cause] you to increase and to abound in love for one another and for all, just as also we [do] for you, so that your hearts may be established blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
Therefore, leaving behind the elementary message about Christ, let us move on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and faith in God, teaching about baptisms and laying on of hands, and resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment. And this we will do, if God permits.
Therefore, ridding yourselves of all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, like newborn infants long for the unadulterated spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up to salvation, if you have tasted that the Lord [is] kind,
Holy » General references to » Ambition
"Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able to,
Do you not know that those who run in the stadium all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
But strive for the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.
Pursue love, and strive for spiritual [gifts], but especially that you may prophesy.
In this way also you, since you are zealous of spiritual [gifts], seek for the edification of the church, in order that you may abound.
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have laid hold of [it]. But [I do] one [thing], forgetting the things behind and straining toward the things ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, a worker having no need to be ashamed, guiding the word of truth along a straight path.
Life's purpose » Attaining Christlikeness
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have laid hold of [it]. But [I do] one [thing], forgetting the things behind and straining toward the things ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
I appeal to Euodia and I appeal to Syntyche {to be in agreement} in the Lord.
Now I exhort you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all say the same [thing] and there not be divisions among you, and that you be made complete in the same mind and with the same purpose.
Finally, brothers, rejoice, be restored, be encouraged, {be in agreement}, be at peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Verse Concepts
GoalsFellowship, With GodPeace, From GoddisagreementsGod, Perfection OfRest, PhysicalSanctification, Means And ResultsPeace, In Christian LivingSpiritual PeaceFarewellsCooperationLast WordsHuman ComfortGod Will Be With YouGod Of PeacePeople ImprovedSeek PeaceAgreeing With One AnotherBuilding Each Other UpUnityEncouragement
And finally, all [of you be] harmonious, sympathetic, showing mutual affection, compassionate, humble,
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Think the same [thing] toward one another; {do not think arrogantly}, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise {in your own sight}.
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Only lead your lives in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent I hear {your circumstances}, that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one soul contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
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complete my joy, so that {you are in agreement}, having the same love, united in spirit, {having one purpose}.
Now may the God of patient endurance and of encouragement grant you {to be in agreement} with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that with one mind you may glorify with one mouth the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Therefore as many as [are] perfect, {let us hold this opinion}, and if you think anything differently, God will reveal this also to you. Only to what we have attained, to the same hold on.
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Then Paul replied, "What are you doing weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be tied up, but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus!"
But whatever [things] were gain to me, these [things] I have considered loss because of Christ. {More than that}, even consider all [things] to be loss because of the surpassing greatness of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for the sake of whom I have suffered the loss of all [things], and consider [them] dung, in order that I may gain Christ and may be found in him, not having my righteousness [which is] from the law, but [which is] through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith, read more.
so that I may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death, if somehow I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already received [this], or [have] already been made perfect, but I press on if indeed I may lay hold of [that] for which also I was laid hold of by Christ. Brothers, I do not consider myself to have laid hold of [it]. But [I do] one [thing], forgetting the things behind and straining toward the things ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
so that I may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death, if somehow I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already received [this], or [have] already been made perfect, but I press on if indeed I may lay hold of [that] for which also I was laid hold of by Christ. Brothers, I do not consider myself to have laid hold of [it]. But [I do] one [thing], forgetting the things behind and straining toward the things ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Prize » Figurative
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Purpose » Of life » Attaining Christlikeness
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have laid hold of [it]. But [I do] one [thing], forgetting the things behind and straining toward the things ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Pressing forward
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
the Reward of saints » Described as » The prize of the high calling of God in Christ
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
Do you not know that those who run in the stadium all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
holding fast to the word of life, for a source of pride to me in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.
Therefore, [since] we also have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, putting aside every weight and {the sin that so easily ensnares us}, let us run with patient endurance the race that has been set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the originator and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
if somehow I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already received [this], or [have] already been made perfect, but I press on if indeed I may lay hold of [that] for which also I was laid hold of by Christ. Brothers, I do not consider myself to have laid hold of [it]. But [I do] one [thing], forgetting the things behind and straining toward the things ahead, read more.
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
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.
Finally, the crown of righteousness is reserved for me, that 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.
Verse Concepts
Day of the LORDGod, As JudgeCrowns Of ChristiansAmbition, positive aspects ofenemies, of believersGod, Righteousness OfThe Christian RaceHeavenly RewardsHope, As ConfidenceJustice, In Believers' LivesLast JudgmentPrizesSalvation, Nature OfSelf DisciplineServants, Working Conditions OfStoringThirstDeath Of The Saints, Results In
And everyone who competes exercises self-control in all [things]. Thus those [do so] in order that they may receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable [one].
Spiritual » Sowing » Striving
"Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able to,
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Only lead your lives in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent I hear {your circumstances}, that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one soul contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
Verse Concepts
And everyone who competes exercises self-control in all [things]. Thus those [do so] in order that they may receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable [one].
for which [purpose] also I labor, striving according to his working which is at work powerfully in me.
You have not yet resisted to the point of [shedding your] blood [as you] struggle against sin.
Striving » What to strive for
Do you not know that those who run in the stadium all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
And someone said to him, "Lord, {are there only} a few who are saved?" And he said to them, "Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able to,