23 Bible Verses about striving

But one thing I do, forgetting the things that are behind, and reaching forth unto the things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected: but I pursue, if I may apprehend that, for which I was also apprehended by Christ Jesus.

For which also I labour, striving according to his mighty working, who worketh in me mightily.

And he said to him, Strive to enter in thro' the strait gate; for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

And every one that contendeth, is temperate in all things: and they indeed, to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.

Only let your behaviour be worthy the gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you, or be absent, I may hear concerning you, that ye stand fast, in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,

And a servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle toward all men,

Finally, brethren, farewel: be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.

And if a man strive, he is not crowned, unless he strive lawfully.

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayer, that ye may stand, perfect and filled, with all the will of God.

For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of them that believe.

With all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering,

For do I now satisfy men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord, not to strive about words, to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Now I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me,

forbearing one another in love, Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit, by the bond of peace.

and honour, and immortality, eternal life.

And for this cause do I exercise myself to have always a conscience void of offence toward God and toward man.

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.