1 Corinthians 9:26 “Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the…”

1 Corinthians 9:26

Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

World English Bible

I therefore run like that, not aimlessly. I fight like that, not beating the air,

American Standard Version

I therefore so run, as not uncertainly; so fight I, as not beating the air:

Geneva Bible 1599

I therefore so runne, not as vncertainely: so fight I, not as one that beateth the ayre.

Darby Translation

I therefore thus run, as not uncertainly; so I combat, as not beating the air.

Young's Literal Translation

I, therefore, thus run, not as uncertainly, thus I fight, as not beating air;

Bible in Basic English

So then I am running, not uncertainly; so I am fighting, not as one who gives blows in the air:

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Cross references

“not”

2 Timothy 2:5 2 Peter 1:10 Philippians 1:21 2 Timothy 1:12 1 Peter 5:1 2 Corinthians 5:1

2 Timothy 2:5 · BSB

Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.

2 Peter 1:10 · BSB

Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

Philippians 1:21 · BSB

For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

2 Timothy 1:12 · BSB

For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

1 Peter 5:1 · BSB

As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:

2 Corinthians 5:1 · BSB

For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

“so”

Colossians 1:29 Luke 13:24 Ephesians 6:12 Matthew 11:12

Colossians 1:29 · BSB

To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.

Luke 13:24 · BSB

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.

Ephesians 6:12 · BSB

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Matthew 11:12 · BSB

From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subject to violence, and the violent lay claim to it.

Also

1 Corinthians 14:9

1 Corinthians 14:9 · BSB

So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

25Everyone 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.

27No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

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