Bible Verses for Athletes

Don’t you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, so that you may win.

Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.

I therefore run like that, not aimlessly. I fight like that, not beating the air,

but I beat my body and bring it into submission, lest by any means, after I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified.

Therefore let’s also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s run with perseverance the race that is set before us,

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

Brothers, I don’t regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do: forgetting the things which are behind and stretching forward to the things which are before,

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

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.

From now on, the crown of righteousness is stored up for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.

Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now and of that which is to come.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might.

but those who wait for the LORD will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them, for the LORD your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

Whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

the God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect?

He makes my feet like deer’s feet, and sets me on my high places.

God is my strong fortress. He makes my way perfect.

GOD, the Lord, is my strength. He makes my feet like deer’s feet, and enables me to go in high places. For the music director, on my stringed instruments.

Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands to war, and my fingers to battle—

The LORD is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.

Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

But you be strong! Don’t let your hands be slack, for your work will be rewarded.”

Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, “This is the LORD’s word to Zerubbabel, saying, ‘Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD of Armies.

The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with the LORD.

Commit your deeds to the LORD, and your plans shall succeed.

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 happen to them all.

for a righteous man falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.

A man’s steps are established by the LORD. He delights in his way.

Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for the LORD holds him up with his hand.

Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up.

Blessed is a person who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord promised to those who love him.

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;

and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;

Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.

For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time,

Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,

for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.