1 Corinthians 9:26
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1 Corinthians 9:26

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New American Standard Bible

Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air;

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

Therefore I do not run like one who runs aimlessly or box like one beating the air.

International Standard Version

That is the way I run, with a clear goal in mind. That is the way I fight, not like someone shadow boxing.

A Conservative Version

I therefore run this way, not as aimlessly. I fight this way, not as flaying air.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified

Therefore I do not run without a definite goal; I do not flail around like one beating the air [just shadow boxing].

An Understandable Version

So, I run with a purpose and I fight that way [too]; I do not just shadow box.

Anderson New Testament

I, therefore, so run, not as with uncertainty; I so aim my blows, not as one that beats the 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:

Common New Testament

Therefore I do not run aimlessly. I do not box as a man beating the air.

Daniel Mace New Testament

I therefore so run, not as one that is distanc'd: I fight, but not with the air.

Darby Translation

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

Godbey New Testament

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

Goodspeed New Testament

So that is the way I run, unswervingly. That is the way I fight, not punching the air.

John Wesley New Testament

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

Julia Smith Translation

I therefore so run, as not uncertainly; so practise I pugilism, as not laying stripes upon air:

King James 2000

I therefore so run, not with uncertainty; so fight I, not as one that beats the air:

Lexham Expanded Bible

Therefore I run in this way, not as [running] aimlessly; I box in this way, not as beating the air.

Modern King James verseion

So then I run, not as if I were uncertain. And so I fight, not as one who beats the air.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

I therefore so run, not as at an uncertain thing. So fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

Moffatt New Testament

Well, I run without swerving; I do not plant my blows upon the empty air ??27 no, I maul and master my body, in case, after preaching to other people, I am disqualified myself.

Montgomery New Testament

For my part, then, I run with no wavering to the goal. I box not as one beating the air,

NET Bible

So I do not run uncertainly or box like one who hits only air.

New Heart English Bible

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

Noyes New Testament

I therefore so run, not as one uncertain; I so fight, not as one striking the air;

Sawyer New Testament

I therefore so run, not as uncertainly, and so strike, not as one who beats the air;

The Emphasized Bible

I, therefore, so, am running, as, not uncertainly, so, am boxing, as not thrashing air;

Thomas Haweis New Testament

I therefore so run not as uncertainly; so do I exercise with my fists, not as striking the air:

Twentieth Century New Testament

I, therefore, run with no uncertain aim. I box-not like a man hitting the air.

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

That is how I run, not being in any doubt as to my goal. I am a boxer who does not inflict blows on the air,

Williams New Testament

So that is the way I run, with no uncertainty as to winning. That is the way I box, not like one that punches the air.

World English Bible

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

Worrell New Testament

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

Worsley New Testament

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

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Themes

Boxing » Figurative

Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life

Games » Foot races

Games » Figurative » Fighting wild "beasts", of spiritual conflict

Games » Gladiatorial

Self-denial » Necessary » To the triumph of saints

War » Figurative » Is against » The flesh

War » Figurative » To be carried on » With self-denial

Warfare of saints » Is against » The flesh

Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With self-denial

Topics

Games, Spiritual

Air

Asceticism, Teachings Of

Fighting

Boxing

Useless Labour

Race

uncertainty

training

football

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
I
G1473
ἐγώ 
Ego 
I, my, me, not tr
Usage: 174

therefore
G5106
τοίνυν 
Toinun 
therefore, then
Usage: 3

so
G3779
G3779
οὕτω 
Houto 
οὕτω 
Houto 
so, thus, even so, on this wise, likewise, after this manner,
so, thus, even so, on this wise, likewise, after this manner,
Usage: 146
Usage: 146

run
G5143
τρέχω 
Trecho 
run, have course
Usage: 19

not
G3756
G3756
οὐ 
Ou 
οὐ 
Ou 
not, no, cannot ,
not, no, cannot ,
Usage: 1032
Usage: 1032

as
G5613
G5613
ὡς 
Hos 
ὡς 
Hos 
as, when, how, as it were, about,
as, when, how, as it were, about,
Usage: 417
Usage: 417

uncertainly
G84
ἀδήλως 
Adelos 
uncertainly
Usage: 1

fight I
G4438
πυκτέω 
Pukteuo 
fight
Usage: 1

one that beateth
G1194
δέρω 
Dero 
beat, smite
Usage: 6

References

American

Air

Race

Easton

Air

Fausets

Corinth

Hastings

Games

Morish

Prize

Watsons

Air

Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 9:26

Verse Info

Context Readings

Paul Gives Up His Rights As An Apostle

25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; 27 but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

Other ReadingsPaul's Work As An ApostleThe Need For Self-Discipline

No

Cross References

Matthew 11:12

From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force.

Luke 13:24

“Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.

1 Corinthians 14:9

So also you, unless you utter by the tongue speech that is clear, how will it be known what is spoken? For you will be speaking into the air.

2 Corinthians 5:1

For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

2 Corinthians 5:8

we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord.

Ephesians 6:12

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Philippians 1:21

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

Colossians 1:29

For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.

2 Timothy 1:12

For this reason I also suffer these things, but 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 until that day.

2 Timothy 2:5

Also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules.

Hebrews 4:1

Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it.

1 Peter 5:1

Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed,

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble;

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