G75

ἀγωνίζομαι

agōnizomai

Verb · From ἀγών (G73)

From G73; to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to accomplish something):—fight, labor fervently, strive.

Outline

to enter a contest: contend in the gymnastic games
to contend with adversaries, fight
metaph. to contend, struggle, with difficulties and dangers
to endeavour with strenuous zeal, strive: to obtain something

Usages

Luke 13:24

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

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John 18:36

Jesus answered,

My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

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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.

Breakdown

temperate Balanced.

The Reward

Wisdom 5:15-16 Ecclesiasticus 36:16 2 Esdras 2:45 Matthew 19:28 2 Timothy 4:8 James 1:12 Revelation 2:26 Revelation 20:4 Revelation 22:12

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Colossians 1:29

Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

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Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

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1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, where unto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

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2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

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