Competition

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; — read the full passage →

Know ye not that they that run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? Even so run; that ye may attain.

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully.

But let each man prove his own work, and then shall he have his glorying in regard of himself alone, and not of his neighbor.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

And he said unto them, Ye are they that justify yourselves in the sight of men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

And every man that striveth in the games exerciseth self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

Then I saw all labor and every skilful work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbor. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.

For we are not bold to number or compare ourselves with certain of them that commend themselves: but they themselves, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are without understanding.

But many shall be last that are first; and first that are last.

Through God we shall do valiantly: For he it is that will tread down our adversaries.

Let us not become vainglorious, provoking one another, envying one another.

For what hath a man of all his labor, and of the striving of his heart, wherein he laboreth under the sun? — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

It is not good to eat much honey; Sofor mento search out their own glory is grievous.

Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:

Put on therefore, as God’s elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering;

By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

Woe unto them that join house to house, that lay field to field, till there be no room, and ye be made to dwell alone in the midst of the land!

Pridegoethbefore destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be affrighted at them: for Jehovah thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Know ye not that they that run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? Even so run; that ye may attain. — read the full passage →

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. — read the full passage →

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith:

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.

because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be:

And angels that kept not their own principality, but left their proper habitation, he hath kept in everlasting bonds under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father it is your will to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and standeth not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father thereof.

But I hold not my life of any account as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

How art thou fallen from heaven, O day-star, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, that didst lay low the nations! — read the full passage →

Whence comewars and whence come fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your pleasures that war in your members?

And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of Jehovah thy God, to observe to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that Jehovah thy God will set thee on high above all the nations of the earth:

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

But godliness with contentment is great gain: — read the full passage →

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh it away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he cleanseth it, that it may bear more fruit.

All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, even the fruit of righteousness.

For it hath been signified unto me concerning you, my brethren, by them that are of the household of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

For men shall be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, railers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom. — read the full passage →

idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousies, wraths, factions, divisions, parties,

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you.

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. — read the full passage →

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:

make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

And Jesus looking upon them said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Now I beseech you, brethren, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.

How art thou fallen from heaven, O day-star, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, that didst lay low the nations! — read the full passage →

A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. — read the full passage →

Then I saw all labor and every skilful work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbor. This also is vanity and a striving after wind. — read the full passage →

Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect: but I press on, if so be that I may lay hold on that for which also I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.

Commit thy way unto Jehovah; Trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass.

I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

But far be it from me to glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world hath been crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

But if ye have bitter jealousy and faction in your heart, glory not and lie not against the truth. — read the full passage →

I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

For who maketh thee to differ? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? but if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory as if thou hadst not received it?

And the women sang one to another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands. — read the full passage →

Brethren, I count not myself yet to have laid hold: but one thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, — read the full passage →

And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him. — read the full passage →

And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst! All things are possible to him that believeth.

Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, — read the full passage →

And every man that striveth in the games exerciseth self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. — read the full passage →

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the laborers are few. — read the full passage →

Now these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes; that in us ye might learn not to go beyond the things which are written; that no one of you be puffed up for the one against the other.

that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it.

And on the seventh day God finished his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.

Already ye are clean because of the word which I have spoken unto you.