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Bible Verses About competition

20 key scriptures

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

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TranslationKey Verse: Philippians 2:3
King James (KJV)Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

20 Key Scriptures

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all , but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily , as to the Lord, and not unto men;
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
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.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
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 let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
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
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. are: or, understand it not
But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

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