Bible Verses for
Athletes
Verses on discipline, endurance, and running the race — for competitors and teams.
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
“Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.”
“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.”
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said,] I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.”
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”
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Frequently asked
What are good Bible verses for athletes?
Scripture speaks to athletes in passages such as Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 41:10, 1 Chronicles 16:11. For example, Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
What is a well-known Bible verse for athletes?
Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Which Psalm is for athletes?
Psalms 18:1 — “[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said,] I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.”