1 Corinthians 9:24-27 – Run in such a way as to get the prize
“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.”
Proverbs 22:6 – Train children in the way they should go
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Hebrews 12:11 – No discipline seems pleasant at the time
“For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.”
1 Timothy 4:7-8 – Train yourself in godliness
“Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; 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.”
Hebrews 5:14 – Solid food is for the mature
“But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.”
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Proverbs 23:12 – Apply your heart to instruction
“Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.”
2 Timothy 2:15 – Be diligent to present yourself approved
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”
Proverbs 1:5 – Let the wise hear and increase in learning
“Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.”
1 Timothy 4:7 – Train yourself for godliness
“Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness.”
Proverbs 18:15 – The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge
“An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”
Proverbs 9:9 – Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser
“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.”
Hebrews 6:1 – Let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity
“Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God.”
Proverbs 19:20 – Listen to advice and accept instruction
“Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.”
Proverbs 13:1 – A wise son hears his father’s instruction
“A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.”
Proverbs 12:1 – Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.”
Proverbs 15:32 – Whoever ignores instruction despises himself
“Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.”
1 Corinthians 9:25 – All athletes are disciplined in their training
“Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.”
Proverbs 4:13 – Keep hold of instruction; do not let it go
“Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; guard her, for she is your life.”
Ephesians 6:4 – Bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord
“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”
Proverbs 6:23 – The commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light
“For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life.”
Proverbs 1:3 – Instruction in righteousness, justice, and equity
“To receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17 – Scripture is profitable for teaching and training
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”
Proverbs 10:17 – Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life
“Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray.”
1 Timothy 1:5 – The aim of our charge is love
“The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.”
Proverbs 16:23 – The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious
“The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.”
Proverbs 27:17 – Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
Proverbs 2:1-5 – Treasure wisdom and seek understanding
“My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.”
Proverbs 23:23 – Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding
“Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.”
Proverbs 19:25 – Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence
“Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.”
2 Timothy 2:2 – Entrust what you have learned to faithful men
“And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.”
Proverbs 24:32 – I applied my heart to what I observed
“I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of a man lacking sense, and behold, it was all overgrown with thorns; the ground was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down. Then I saw and considered it; I looked and received instruction.”
Proverbs 15:5 – A fool despises his father’s instruction
“A fool despises his father’s instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.”
Proverbs 8:33 – Hear instruction and be wise
“Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it.”
1 Timothy 1:18-19 – Wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience
“This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience.”
Proverbs 9:10 – The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.”
1 Peter 1:13 – Prepare your minds for action
“Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
Proverbs 10:8 – The wise of heart will receive commandments
“The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.”
1 Corinthians 3:6-7 – I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth
“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.”
Proverbs 12:15 – The way of a fool is right in his own eyes
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.”
1 Timothy 4:13 – Devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture
“Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.”
Proverbs 15:14 – The discerning seeks knowledge
“The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.”
Proverbs 3:13-14 – The one who finds wisdom gets understanding
“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold.”