Games

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 →

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

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.

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 →

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, And quicken me in thy ways.

Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

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

I will set no base thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; It shall not cleave unto me.

And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof.

All things are lawful for me; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful for me; but I will not be brought under the power of any.

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child: now that I am become a man, I have put away childish things.

She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.

But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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

abstain from every form of evil.

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.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

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.

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

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the marketplaces, who call unto their fellows — read the full passage →

Behold, that which I have seen to be good and to be comely is for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy good in all his labor, wherein he laboreth under the sun, all the days of his life which God hath given him: for this is his portion. — read the full passage →

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,

a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.

All things are lawful; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful; but not all things edify.

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

Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; Andso iswisdom to a man of understanding.

and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them;

The faith which thou hast, have thou to thyself before God. Happy is he that judgeth not himself in that which he approveth.

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

Doth the fountain send forth from the same opening sweet water and bitter?

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

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.

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

There go the ships; There is leviathan, whom thou hast formed to play therein.

Thou shalt not sow thy vineyard with two kinds of seed, lest the whole fruit be forfeited, the seed which thou hast sown, and the increase of the vineyard.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

Put to death therefore your members which are upon the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

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.

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; — read the full passage →

Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth. — read the full passage →

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal: — 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;

They are like unto children that sit in the marketplace, and call one to another; who say, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance; we wailed, and ye did not weep.

Forit isaswhena man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. — read the full passage →

Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — read the full passage →

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

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:

Judge not, that ye be not judged.

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.

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

But take heed to yourselves, lest haply your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day come on you suddenly as a snare:

holding forth the word of life; that I may have whereof to glory in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain neither labor in vain.

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as becometh saints;

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.

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 →

Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

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.

Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise;

And he said unto them, Take heed, and keep yourselves from all covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

For there are certain men crept in privily, even they who were of old written of beforehand unto this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.

But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

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

But for the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part shall be in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.

Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.

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

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

there is nothing from without the man, that going into him can defile him; but the things which proceed out of the man are those that defile the man.

He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from taking a bribe, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from looking upon evil: — read the full passage →

The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.

He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.

But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.

Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the ground, and daughters were born unto them, — 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.

Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.

according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;

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.

Ye were running well; who hindered you that ye should not obey the truth?

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 →

Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.

Judge not, that ye be not judged. — read the full passage →

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

And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor, is the gift of God.

Their heart is as fat as grease; But I delight in thy law.

Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course.

And after these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Judæa, because the Jews sought to kill him. — read the full passage →

The burden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. — read the full passage →

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. — read the full passage →

By night on my bed I sought him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, but I found him not. — read the full passage →

This is the day which Jehovah hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

And the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. — read the full passage →

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints that are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus: — read the full passage →