1 Corinthians 9:24

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 9:24

BSB
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.
AKJV
Know you not that they which run in a race run all, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.
CPDV
Do you not know that, of those who run in a race, all of them, certainly, are runners, but only one achieves the prize. Similarly, you must run, so that you may achieve.
ERV
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? Even so run, that ye may attain.
NHEB
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, that you may win.
SMT
Do ye not know that they running in a race-course, all truly run, and one receives the prize of combat? Do ye so run, that ye might receive.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 9:24

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Overview of 1 Corinthians 9:24
Summary
Disciplined pursuit yields ultimate victory
Event
Using athletic competition analogy
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching