ἀγωνίζομαι (ἀγών), [in LXX: Da TH 6:14 (שׂוּם בָּל), Sir.4:28, I, II, 4Mac .5 * ;] 1. to contend for a prize: 1Co.9:25, 2. to fight, struggle, strive: Jhn.18:36; metaphorically (MM, VGT, see word). Col.1:29 4:12, 1Ti.4:10 6:12, 2Ti.4:7; with inf. (Field, Notes, 66), Luk.13:24 (Cremer, 609) † (AS)
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G75 — ἀγωνίζομαι
agōnizomai · to struggle · Greek
7 tagged verse occurrences
Luke 13:24 · ἀγωνίζεσθε“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.John 18:36 · ἠγωνίζοντοJesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”1 Corinthians 9:25 · ἀγωνιζόμενοςEveryone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.Colossians 1:29 · ἀγωνιζόμενοςTo this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.Colossians 4:12 · ἀγωνιζόμενοςEpaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.1 Timothy 6:12 · ἀγωνίζουFight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.2 Timothy 4:7 · ἠγώνισμαι,I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.