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Bible Quotes About Running

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

The Bible uses the imagery of running to describe both the believer's pursuit of God's commands and the dangers of fleeing from Him. Psalms 119:32 expresses a heart empowered to run the way of God's commandments, while Proverbs 1:16 warns of those whose feet run toward evil. Isaiah 40:31 encourages believers that those who wait on the Lord will run without weariness, symbolizing renewed strength in faithful endurance. This theme is further emphasized in Matthew 24:13, which assures salvation to those who endure to the end, highlighting running as a metaphor for persevering in faith rather than turning away.

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New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Running

Psalms 18:29 — “For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. run: or, broken”
Psalms 119:32 — “I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.”
Proverbs 1:16 — “For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.”
Isaiah 40:31 — “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. renew: Heb. change”
Habakkuk 2:2 — “And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.”
Matthew 24:13 — “But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.”
Romans 5:3 — “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
Galatians 5:7 — “Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? hinder you: or, drive you back”
Philippians 3:12 — “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.”
Hebrews 12:1 — “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is...”

Subtopics of Running

running away from god

running the race

Old Testament Quotes About Running (5)

“For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. run: or, broken”

Psalms 18:29KJV

“I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.”

Psalms 119:32KJV

“For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.”

Proverbs 1:16KJV

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. renew: Heb. change”

Isaiah 40:31KJV

“And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.”

Habakkuk 2:2KJV

New Testament Quotes About Running (6)

“But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.”

Matthew 24:13KJV

“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”

Romans 5:3KJV

“Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? hinder you: or, drive you back”

Galatians 5:7KJV

“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 3:12KJV

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,”

Hebrews 12:1KJV

“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried , he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”

James 1:12KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Running in the Bible

What does the Bible say about running?

The Bible contains 11 verses about running, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding running through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about running?

There are 11 Bible verses about running 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 running?

While many verses address running, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of running you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about running?

Running is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.