Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
So then I am running, not uncertainly; so I am fighting, not as one who gives blows in the air:
New American Standard Bible
Therefore I
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;
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
Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
Games » Figurative » Fighting wild "beasts", of spiritual conflict
Self-denial » Necessary » To the triumph of saints
War » Figurative » Is against » The flesh
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With self-denial
Topics
Interlinear
Houto
οὕτω
Houto
so, thus, even so, on this wise, likewise, after this manner,
Usage: 146
Hos
ὡς
Hos
Usage: 417
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 9:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul Gives Up His Rights As An Apostle
25 And every man who takes part in the sports has self-control in all things. Now they do it to get a crown which is of this world, but we for an eternal crown. 26 So then I am running, not uncertainly; so I am fighting, not as one who gives blows in the air: 27 But I give blows to my body, and keep it under control, for fear that, after having given the good news to others, I myself might not have God's approval.
Names
Cross References
Matthew 11:12
And from the days of John the Baptist till now, the kingdom of heaven is forcing its way in, and men of force take it.
Luke 13:24
Do your best to go in by the narrow door, for I say to you, A number will make the attempt to go in, but will not be able to do so.
1 Corinthians 14:9
So if you, in using a strange tongue, say words which have no sense, how will anyone take in what you are saying? for you will be talking to the air.
2 Corinthians 5:1
For we are conscious that if this our tent of flesh is taken down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in heaven.
2 Corinthians 5:8
We are without fear, desiring to be free from the body, and to be with the Lord.
Ephesians 6:12
For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against authorities and powers, against the world-rulers of this dark night, against the spirits of evil in the heavens.
Philippians 1:21
For to me life is Christ and death is profit.
Colossians 1:29
And for this purpose I am working, using all my strength by the help of his power which is working in me strongly.
2 Timothy 1:12
And for which I undergo these things: but I have no feeling of shame. For I have knowledge of him in whom I have faith, and I am certain that he is able to keep that which I have given into his care till that day.
2 Timothy 2:5
And if a man takes part in a competition he does not get the crown if he has not kept the rules.
Hebrews 4:1
Let us then, though we still have God's word that we may come into his rest, go in fear that some of you may be unable to do so.
1 Peter 5:1
I who am myself one of the rulers of the church, and a witness of the death of Christ, having my part in the coming glory, send this serious request to the chief men among you:
2 Peter 1:10
For this reason, my brothers, take all the more care to make your selection and approval certain; for if you do these things you will never have a fall: