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Bible Quotes About Competition

15 Scripture verses about competition from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

What does the Bible say about competition? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

15
Total Verses
2
Old Testament
13
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Competition

  1. Psalms 108:13 — “Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
  2. Ecclesiastes 4:4 — “Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit. every: Heb. all the rightness of work for this: Heb. ...
  3. Matthew 6:33 — “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
  4. Matthew 19:30 — “But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
  5. Luke 1:37 — “For with God nothing shall be impossible.
  6. Luke 16:15 — “And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
  7. John 15:13 — “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
  8. Galatians 5:26 — “Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
  9. Galatians 6:4 — “But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
  10. Galatians 6:9 — “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Old Testament Quotes About Competition (2)

Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit. every: Heb. all the rightness of work for this: Heb. this is the envy of a man from his neighbour

New Testament Quotes About Competition (13)

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
For with God nothing shall be impossible.
And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily , as to the Lord, and not unto men;
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Frequently Asked Questions About Competition in the Bible

What does the Bible say about competition?
The Bible contains 15 verses about competition, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding competition through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about competition?
There are 15 Bible verses about competition in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about competition?
While many verses address competition, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of competition you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about competition?
Competition is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 15 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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