Top 100 best bible quotes for sports

Here are 100 of the best Bible quotes for athletes and those involved in sports, providing inspiration, encouragement, and strength:

Strength and Endurance

1. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13
2. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped.” – Psalm 28:7
3. “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
4. “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
5. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
6. “The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.” – Exodus 15:2
7. “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?” – Psalm 27:1
8. “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” – Psalm 73:26
9. “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10
10. “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.” – 2 Samuel 22:33

Perseverance and Determination

11. “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” – Hebrews 12:1-2
12. “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:14
13. “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” – 2 Chronicles 15:7
14. “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9
15. “The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.” – Job 17:9
16. “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” – James 1:2-3
17. “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” – James 1:12
18. “The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all.” – Ecclesiastes 9:11
19. “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” – 1 Corinthians 9:24
20. “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called.” – 1 Timothy 6:12

Faith and Trust

21. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
22. “For we live by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7
23. “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.” – Nahum 1:7
24. “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
25. “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” – Hebrews 10:35-36
26. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
27. “For nothing will be impossible with God.” – Luke 1:37
28. “The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
29. “He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.” – Isaiah 40:29
30. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11

Courage and Confidence

31. “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” – 1 Corinthians 16:13
32. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6
33. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
34. “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” – Psalm 27:14
35. “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” – Psalm 4:8
36. “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” – Psalm 55:22
37. “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” – Psalm 118:6
38. “Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.” – Proverbs 3:25-26
39. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1
40. “So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?’” – Hebrews 13:6

Discipline and Focus

41. “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” – Hebrews 12:11
42. “Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.” – Romans 12:11
43. “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.” – Proverbs 12:1
44. “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
45. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9
46. “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58
47. “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15
48. “Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.” – Proverbs 4:25
49. “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” – Colossians 3:2
50. “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” – Colossians 3:23

Humility and Teamwork

51. “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3
52. “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45
53. “Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.” – Romans 12:3
54. “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13
55. “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17
56. “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9
    57. “If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” – Ecclesiastes 4:10
57. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” – 1 Peter 4:10
58. “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” – 1 Peter 4:10
59. “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8

Victory and Success

61. “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 15:57
62. “In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” – Romans 8:37
63. “For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.” – Deuteronomy 20:4
64. “The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.” – Proverbs 21:31
65. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
66. “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love, he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” – Zephaniah 3:17
67. “For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” – 1 John 5:4
68. “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
69. “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ. And so through him the ‘Amen’ is spoken by us to the glory of God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:20
70. “Victory belongs to the Lord.” – Proverbs 21:31

Courage and Leadership

71. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
72. “The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” – Proverbs 28:1
73. “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” – Psalm 27:14
74. “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
75. “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” – Psalm 31:24
76. “Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” – Ephesians 6:10
77. “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” – Psalm 32:8
78. “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” – Psalm 29:11
79. “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” – Exodus 14:14
80. “The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing.” – Psalm 23:1

Faith in Action

81. “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” – Romans 10:17
82. “And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” – Matthew 21:22
83. “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7
84. “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” – Matthew 17:20
85. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7
86. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” – Hebrews 11:1
87. “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” – Ephesians 2:8
88. “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” – James 1:5
89. “The Lord is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works.” – Psalm 145:13
90. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” – Romans 15:13

Gratitude and Praise

91. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” – 1 Chronicles 16:34
92. “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” – Psalm 150:6
93. “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” – Psalm 9:1
94. “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
95. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” – Psalm 28:7
96. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” – Psalm 107:1
97. “But I will hope continually and will praise you yet more and more.” – Psalm 71:14
98. “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
99. “I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” – Psalm 34:1
100. “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” – Psalm 118:1

These quotes from the Bible provide strength, guidance, and encouragement for athletes as they pursue excellence in their sports and in life.