1. Foot Races 1 Corinthians 9:24, 26, Galatians 2:2, Philippians 2:16, Hebrews 12:1

2. Gladiatorial 1 Corinthians 1:9, 9:26, 15:32, 2 Timothy 4:7

3. Figurative

   Of the Christian life, 1 Corinthians 9:24, 26, Galatians 5:7, Philippians 2:16, 3:14, Hebrews 12:1

   Of a successful ministry, Galatians 2:2, Philippians 2:16

   Fighting wild beasts, of spiritual conflict, 1 Corinthians 4:9, 9:26, 15:32, 2 Timothy 4:7