1 Corinthians 9:24
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24 Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it.(A)
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Philippians 3:14
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14 I press on toward the goal, toward the prize of the heavenly[a] call of God in Christ Jesus.(A)
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- 3.14 Gk upward
Hebrews 12:1
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The Example of Jesus
12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely,[a] and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,(A)
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- 12.1 Other ancient authorities read sin that easily distracts
2 Timothy 4:7-8
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7 I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.(A) 8 From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.(B)
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Revelation 3:11
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11 I am coming soon; hold fast to what you have, so that no one takes away your crown.
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Philippians 2:16
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16 holding forth the word of life so that I can boast on the day of Christ that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.(A)
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1 Corinthians 9:26
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26 So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though beating the air,
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Galatians 5:7
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7 You were running well; who prevented you from obeying the truth?(A)
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Jeremiah 12:5
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God Replies to Jeremiah
5 If you have raced with runners and they have wearied you,
how will you compete with horses?
And if you trust in a safe land,
how will you fare in the thickets of the Jordan?(A)
James 1:12
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Trial and Temptation
12 Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord[a] has promised to those who love him.(A)
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- 1.12 Gk he; other ancient authorities read God
Galatians 2:2
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2 I went up in response to a revelation. Then I laid before them (though only in a private meeting with the acknowledged leaders) the gospel that I proclaim among the gentiles, in order to make sure that I was not running, or had not run, in vain.(A)
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Ecclesiastes 9:11
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11 Again I saw that under the sun the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to the skillful, but time and chance happen to them all.(A)
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Colossians 2:18
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18 Do not let anyone disqualify you, insisting on self-abasement and worship of angels, initiatory visions,[a] puffed up without cause by a human way of thinking,[b]
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Psalm 19:5
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5 which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy,
and like a strong man runs its course with joy.(A)
Hosea 12:10
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10 I spoke to the prophets;
it was I who multiplied visions,
and through the prophets I will bring destruction.(A)
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