7 Bible Verses about football

And everyone who [strenuously] competes in athletic events exercises self-control during training. Now they do this to receive a laurel wreath that withers, but we [do it to receive] a lasting crown.

So, I run with a purpose and I fight that way [too]; I do not just shadow box.

Do you not know that [although] everyone runs in a race, only one person wins the prize? So, you should run in order to win.

And if a person competes as an athlete, he is not awarded the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules.

But He turned to them and spoke sternly. {{Some manuscripts add "You do not know what kind of a spirit you represent,

But Jesus replied to him, "A certain man prepared a lavish supper and invited many [guests].

However, the solid foundation of God stands firm. [Note: This probably refers to the church. See I Tim. 3:15]. It is sealed with these words [i.e., certifying God's ownership and a commitment to Him]: "The Lord knows those who are His people," [See Num. 16:5], and "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord should stop practicing wickedness." [See Isa. 36:13].