Competition

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. — read the full passage →

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

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 which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

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

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by 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 for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

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

Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit.

For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

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

Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.

Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

For what hath man of all his labour, and of the vexation of his heart, wherein he hath laboured under the sun? — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants 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: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us 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 upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that 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 in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

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

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

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

Only by pride cometh 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 place, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the earth!

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

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

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. — 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 a good fight, I have finished my 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 carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.

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

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode 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 of it.

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! — read the full passage →

From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?

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

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing 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 the angel stood, saying, 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 away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. — read the full passage →

Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

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

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

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction 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 the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected 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 teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Now I beseech you, brethren, by 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 perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

But God commendeth his 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 Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

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

For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! — read the full passage →

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

Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit. — read the full passage →

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 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 envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. — read the full passage →

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and 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 favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

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

And the women answered one 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 to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, — read the full passage →

Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him. — read the full passage →

Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us 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 for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. — read the full passage →

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; — read the full passage →

And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.

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

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

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

Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.