13 Bible Verses about Athletes

And though a man strive for a mastery, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

Every man that proveth masteries abstaineth from all things. And they do it to obtain a corruptible crown: but we to obtain an uncorruptible crown. I therefore so run, not as at an uncertain thing. So fight I, not as one that beateth the air: but I tame my body and bring it into subjection, lest after that I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

Perceive ye not how that they which run in a course, run all, yet but one receiveth the reward? So run that ye may obtain.

For bodily exercise profiteth little: But godliness is good unto all things, as a thing which hath promises of the life that is now, and of the life to come.

Either, know ye not how that your bodies are the temple of the holy ghost, which is in you, whom he have of God, and how that ye are not your own? For ye are dearly bought. Therefore glorify ye God in your bodies and in your spirits, for they are God's.

No manner chastising for the present time seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it bringeth the quiet fruit of righteousness unto them which are therein exercised. Stretch forth therefore again the hands which were let down, and the weak knees, and see that ye have straight steps unto your feet, lest any halting turn out of the way: yea, let it rather be healed.

I have fought a good fight, and have fulfilled my course, and have kept the faith.

But that he giveth strength unto the weary, and power unto the faint?

which cometh forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a giant to run his course.

No manner chastising for the present time seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it bringeth the quiet fruit of righteousness unto them which are therein exercised.

He hath no pleasure in the strength of a horse, neither delighteth he in any man's legs.

and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

I can do all things through the help of Christ, which strengtheneth me.