What Does the Bible Say About Playoffs?

Philippians 4:13 ESV / 10 helpful votes

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Philippians 3:13-14 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

John 3:16 ESV / 5 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Isaiah 40:31 ESV / 5 helpful votes

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

2 Timothy 2:5 ESV / 4 helpful votes

An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

Colossians 3:23-24 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:25 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.

Revelation 1:1-20 ESV / 3 helpful votes

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood ...

Hebrews 12:1 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

1 Timothy 4:8 ESV / 3 helpful votes

For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

1 Corinthians 12:26 ESV / 3 helpful votes

If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.

Psalm 23:1-6 ESV / 3 helpful votes

A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. ...

1 Timothy 4:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Philippians 2:3-4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Philippians 2:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.

2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.

Romans 8:31-39 ESV / 2 helpful votes

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? ...

John 3:16-17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Luke 7:18-35 ESV / 2 helpful votes

The disciples of John reported all these things to him. And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” And when the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?’” In that hour he healed many people of diseases and plagues and evil spirits, and on many who were blind he bestowed sight. And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them. ...

Mark 9:23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.”

Ezekiel 39:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

You shall fall in the open field, for I have spoken, declares the Lord God.

Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Proverbs 16:33 ESV / 2 helpful votes

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.

Proverbs 16:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

Psalm 108:13 ESV / 2 helpful votes

With God we shall do valiantly; it is he who will tread down our foes.

Psalm 39:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Surely a man goes about as a shadow! Surely for nothing they are in turmoil; man heaps up wealth and does not know who will gather!

Psalm 37:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.

Job 19:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

He has walled up my way, so that I cannot pass, and he has set darkness upon my paths.

Job 19:7-8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Behold, I cry out, ‘Violence!’ but I am not answered; I call for help, but there is no justice. He has walled up my way, so that I cannot pass, and he has set darkness upon my paths.

1 Samuel 16:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

So Saul said to his servants, “Provide for me a man who can play well and bring him to me.”

Joshua 10:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And the Lord said to Joshua, “Do not fear them, for I have given them into your hands. Not a man of them shall stand before you.”

Deuteronomy 2:1-37 ESV / 2 helpful votes

“Then we turned and journeyed into the wilderness in the direction of the Red Sea, as the Lord told me. And for many days we traveled around Mount Seir. Then the Lord said to me, ‘You have been traveling around this mountain country long enough. Turn northward and command the people, “You are about to pass through the territory of your brothers, the people of Esau, who live in Seir; and they will be afraid of you. So be very careful. Do not contend with them, for I will not give you any of their land, no, not so much as for the sole of the foot to tread on, because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as a possession. ...

Psalm 3:6 ESV / 1 helpful vote

I will not be afraid of many thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around.

34 Bible Verses about Playoffs

Philippians 4:13 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Philippians 3:13-14 ESV / 5 helpful votes

John 3:16 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Isaiah 40:31 ESV / 5 helpful votes

2 Timothy 2:5 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Colossians 3:23-24 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 9:25 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Revelation 1:1-20 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Hebrews 12:1 ESV / 3 helpful votes

1 Timothy 4:8 ESV / 3 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 12:26 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Psalm 23:1-6 ESV / 3 helpful votes

1 Timothy 4:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Philippians 2:3-4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Philippians 2:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Romans 8:31-39 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 3:16-17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Luke 7:18-35 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Mark 9:23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Ezekiel 39:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 16:33 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 16:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 108:13 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 39:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 37:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Job 19:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Job 19:7-8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

1 Samuel 16:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Joshua 10:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Deuteronomy 2:1-37 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 3:6 ESV / 1 helpful vote

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34 Bible Verses about Playoffs

Philippians 4:13 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Philippians 3:13-14 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 3:16 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 40:31 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Timothy 2:5 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Colossians 3:23-24 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 9:25 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Revelation 1:1-20 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Hebrews 12:1 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Timothy 4:8 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 12:26 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 23:1-6 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Timothy 4:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Philippians 2:3-4 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Philippians 2:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 8:31-39 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 3:16-17 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Mark 9:23 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Ezekiel 39:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 16:33 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 16:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 108:13 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Job 19:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Philippians 4:13 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Philippians 3:13-14 ESV / 5 helpful votes

John 3:16 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Isaiah 40:31 ESV / 5 helpful votes

2 Timothy 2:5 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Colossians 3:23-24 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 9:25 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Revelation 1:1-20 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Hebrews 12:1 ESV / 3 helpful votes

1 Timothy 4:8 ESV / 3 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 12:26 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Psalm 23:1-6 ESV / 3 helpful votes

1 Timothy 4:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Philippians 2:3-4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Philippians 2:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Romans 8:31-39 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 3:16-17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Luke 7:18-35 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Mark 9:23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Ezekiel 39:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 16:33 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 16:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 108:13 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 39:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 37:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Job 19:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Job 19:7-8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

1 Samuel 16:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Joshua 10:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Deuteronomy 2:1-37 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 3:6 ESV / 1 helpful vote