30 Bible Verses About Sports

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.”

“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

“The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.”

“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.”

“Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.”

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”

“Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.”

“If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength!”

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”

“Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.”

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”

“Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.”

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

“All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”

“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”