Running

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

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 not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness; — read the full passage →

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.

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 →

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

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 he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.

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

I therefore so run, as not uncertainly; so fight I, as not beating the air:

I will run the way of thy commandments, When thou shalt enlarge my heart. ה HE.

For by thee I run upon a troop; And by my God do I leap over a wall.

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 →

And Jehovah answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.

For their feet run to evil, And they make haste to shed blood.

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

If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and though in a land of peace thou art secure, yet how wilt thou do in the pride of the Jordan?

And I went up by revelation; and I laid before them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles but privately before them who were of repute, lest by any means I should be running, or had run, in vain.

The appearance of them is as the appearance of horses; and as horsemen, so do they run.

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

They run like mighty men; they climb the wall like men of war; and they march every one on his ways, and they break not their ranks.

But come what may, said he, I will run. And he said unto him, Run. Then Ahimaaz ran by the way of the Plain, and outran the Cushite.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

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 →

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.

And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east; they shall run to and fro to seek the word of Jehovah, and shall not find it.

Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that doeth justly, that seeketh truth; and I will pardon her.

But Peter arose, and ran unto the tomb; and stooping and looking in, he seeth the linen cloths by themselves; and he departed to his home, wondering at that which was come to pass.

looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure is come. — read the full passage →

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

Fight the good fight of the faith, lay hold on the life eternal, whereunto thou wast called, and didst confess the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.

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.

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.

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 →

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.

Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, when I contend with thee; yet would I reason the cause with thee: wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they at ease that deal very treacherously? — read the full passage →

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.

Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard? The everlasting God, Jehovah, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary; there is no searching of his understanding. — read the full passage →

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

And when Jesus saw that a multitude came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.

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

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.

They leap upon the city; they run upon the wall; they climb up into the houses; they enter in at the windows like a thief.

Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; desolation and destruction are in their paths.

Draw me; we will run after thee: The king hath brought me into his chambers; We will be glad and rejoice in thee; We will make mention of thy love more than of wine: Rightly do they love thee.

Let thine eyes look right on, And let thine eyelids look straight before thee.

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

But be ye strong, and let not your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded.

Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.

And Jehovah appeared unto him by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; — read the full passage →

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen. — read the full passage →

For ye have need of patience, that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.

but refuse profane and old wives’ fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness: — read the full passage →

But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and guard you from the evil one.

Let no man rob you of your prize by a voluntary humility and worshipping of the angels, dwelling in the things which he hath seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,

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,

Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.

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.

For freedom did Christ set us free: stand fast therefore, and be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage.

For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

not that we are sufficient of ourselves, to account anything as from ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God;

Am I not free? am I not an apostle? have I not seen Jesus our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? — read the full passage →

Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own; — read the full passage →

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;

that whosoever believeth may in him have eternal life.

I say unto you, that unto every one that hath shall be given; but from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away from him.

give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.

teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

And he saith unto them, Because of your little faith: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

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.

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest. — read the full passage →

Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.

Jehovah will perfect that which concerneth me: Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, endureth for ever; Forsake not the works of thine own hands.

For he will give his angels charge over thee, To keep thee in all thy ways.

A man’s goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way. — read the full passage →

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

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

Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.

I come quickly: hold fast that which thou hast, that no one take thy crown.

He that overcometh shall thus be arrayed in white garments; and I will in no wise blot his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.

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. — read the full passage →

For consider him that hath endured such gainsaying of sinners against himself, that ye wax not weary, fainting in your souls.

No soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed unto his death;

Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? or what communion hath light with darkness? — read the full passage →