15 Bible Verses About Athletes

Scripture quotations are from the New International Version.

Strong’s Greek 1467, ἐγκρατεύομαι (egkrateuomai): to exercise self-control; used of athletes preparing for the games in 1 Corinthians 9:25. biblehub.com/greek/1467

Strong’s Greek 4735, στέφανος (stephanos): crown, wreath, given as a prize to victors in the public games. biblehub.com/greek/4735

Strong’s Greek 118, ἀθλέω (athleo): to compete in the games, 2 Timothy 2:5. biblehub.com/greek/118

Strong’s Greek 1128, γυμνάζω (gymnazo): to exercise, train, 1 Timothy 4:7. biblehub.com/greek/1128

Strong’s Greek 1129, γυμνασία (gymnasia): exercise, training; Thayer reads 1 Timothy 4:8 as ascetic discipline. biblehub.com/greek/1129

Strong’s Greek 1017, βραβεῖον (brabeion): prize, 1 Corinthians 9:24 and Philippians 3:14. biblehub.com/greek/1017

Strong’s Greek 73, ἀγών (agon): contest, struggle, race, Hebrews 12:1 and 2 Timothy 4:7. biblehub.com/greek/73

Strong’s Greek 3823, πάλη (pale): wrestling, struggle, Ephesians 6:12. biblehub.com/greek/3823