39 Bible Verses about fitness

For physical training is of some value, but godliness (spiritual training) is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.

For just as in one [physical] body we have many parts, and these parts do not all have the same function or special use,

The stone which the builders rejected
Has become the chief corner stone.

These men must first be tested; then if they are found to be blameless and beyond reproach [in their Christian lives], let them serve as deacons.

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].

giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints (God’s people) in the Light.

For it pleased the Father for all the fullness [of deity—the sum total of His essence, all His perfection, powers, and attributes] to dwell [permanently] in Him (the Son),

[and He did this] to fully equip and perfect the saints (God’s people) for works of service, to build up the body of Christ [the church];

Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, experienced, and respected men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as heads (leaders) over you.’

Do not let mercy and kindness and truth leave you [instead let these qualities define you];
Bind them [securely] around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart.

it is sown a natural body [mortal, suited to earth], it is raised a spiritual body [immortal, suited to heaven]. As surely as there is a physical body, there is also a spiritual body.

The weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood]. Our weapons are divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.

Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life—a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God.

To know [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction;
To discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight,

(for if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?).

If I do not do the works of My Father [that is, the miracles that only God could perform], then do not believe Me.

“But when the king came in to see the dinner guests, he saw a man there who was not dressed [appropriately] in wedding clothes,

When He had said this, He shouted with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!”

Wives, be subject to your husbands [out of respect for their position as protector, and their accountability to God], as is proper and fitting in the Lord.

Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your uncleanness and from all your idols.

Elihu continued and said,

He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said [He would]. Come! See the place where He was lying.

They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.

Lord, You have been our dwelling place [our refuge, our sanctuary, our stability] in all generations.

That which has been is that which will be [again],
And that which has been done is that which will be done again.
So there is nothing new under the sun.

Now, watch! The hand of the Lord is on you, and you will be blind, [so blind that you will be] unable to see the sun for a time.” Immediately a mist and darkness fell upon him, and he groped around, seeking people to lead him by the hand.

To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning
And Your faithfulness by night,

But as it is, you boast [vainly] in your pretension and arrogance. All such boasting is evil.

And for this matter I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying [when I say this]—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Not that we are sufficiently qualified in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency and qualifications come from God.

The angel replied and said to him, “I am Gabriel; I stand and minister in the [very] presence of God, and I have been sent [by Him] to speak to you and to bring you this good news.

Then as He spoke to me the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet; and I heard Him speaking to me.

For, as we all know, He (Christ) does not take hold of [the fallen] angels [to give them a helping hand], but He does take hold of [the fallen] descendants of Abraham [extending to them His hand of deliverance].

He said to them, “It is not for you to know the times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority.

In that day the Lord will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent
With His fierce and great and mighty sword [rescuing Israel from her enemy],
Even Leviathan the twisted serpent;
And He will kill the dragon who lives in the sea.

And I saw a strong angel announcing with a loud voice, “Who is worthy [having the authority and virtue] to open the scroll and to break its seals?”

‘These you shall detest among the birds; they are not to be eaten, for they are hated things: the eagle and the vulture and the buzzard,

And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Jesus.

This is from the Lord and is His doing;
It is marvelous in our eyes.