What does the Bible say about competition?

21 verses about competition, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about competition

1 Corinthians 9:24 — Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 3 votes
Galatians 6:4 — But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. 3 votes
Philippians 2:3 — Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 3 votes
Colossians 3:23 — And what soever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 3 votes
2 Timothy 2:5 — And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. 3 votes
Psalms 108:13 — Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies. 2 votes
Ecclesiastes 2:22 — For what hath man of all his labour, and of the vexation of his heart, wherein he hath laboured under the sun? 2 votes
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. 2 votes
Matthew 6:33 — But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 2 votes
Matthew 19:30 — But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. 2 votes
Luke 1:37 — For with God nothing shall be impossible. 2 votes
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. 2 votes
John 15:13 — Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 2 votes
1 Corinthians 9:25 — 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. 2 votes
1 Corinthians 10:31 — Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 2 votes
2 Corinthians 10:12 — 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. 2 votes
Galatians 5:26 — Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. 2 votes
Galatians 6:9 — And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 2 votes
Philippians 4:13 — I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 2 votes
Colossians 3:17 — And what soever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. 2 votes
James 4:6 — But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 2 votes

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1 Corinthians (3), Galatians (3), Ecclesiastes (2), Matthew (2), Luke (2), Philippians (2), Colossians (2), Psalms (1), John (1), 2 Corinthians (1), 2 Timothy (1), James (1)

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