ἀγωνίζομαιagōnízomai

Meanings

Same root

• ἀγώνagṓn · G73properly, a place of assembly (as if led), i.e. (by implication) a contest (held there); figuratively, an effort or anxiety
• συναγωνίζομαιsynagōnízomai · G4865to struggle in company with, i.e. (figuratively) to be a partner (assistant)
• ἀνταγωνίζομαιantagōnízomai · G464to struggle against (figuratively) ("antagonize")
• καταγωνίζομαιkatagōnízomai · G2610to struggle against, i.e. (by implication) to overcome
• ἐπαγωνίζομαιepagōnízomai · G1864to struggle for

Where it appears

Appears 8 times in the Bible.

• Luke 13:24 “Work hard to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom, for many will try to enter but will fail.
• John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.”
• 1 Corinthians 9:25 All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.
• Colossians 1:29 That’s why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ’s mighty power that works within me.
• Colossians 4:12 Epaphras, a member of your own fellowship and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident that you are following the whole will of God.
• 1 Timothy 4:10 This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.