Parallel Verses
NET Bible
So I do not run uncertainly or box like one who hits only 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;
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,
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 Each competitor must exercise self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one. 26 So I do not run uncertainly or box like one who hits only air. 27 Instead I subdue my body and make it my slave, so that after preaching to others I myself will not be disqualified.
Names
Cross References
Matthew 11:12
From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and forceful people lay hold of it.
Luke 13:24
"Exert every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.
1 Corinthians 14:9
It is the same for you. If you do not speak clearly with your tongue, how will anyone know what is being said? For you will be speaking into the air.
2 Corinthians 5:1
For we know that if our earthly house, the tent we live in, is dismantled, we have a building from God, a house not built by human hands, that is eternal in the heavens.
2 Corinthians 5:8
Thus we are full of courage and would prefer to be away from the body and 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 rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.
Philippians 1:21
For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.
Colossians 1:29
Toward this goal I also labor, struggling according to his power that powerfully works in me.
2 Timothy 1:12
Because of this, in fact, I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, because I know the one in whom my faith is set and I am convinced that he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me until that day.
2 Timothy 2:5
Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules.
Hebrews 4:1
Therefore we must be wary that, while the promise of entering his rest remains open, none of you may seem to have come short of it.
1 Peter 5:1
So as your fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings and as one who shares in the glory that will be revealed, I urge the elders among you:
2 Peter 1:10
Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.