1 Corinthians 9:24

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You know that many runners enter a race, and only one of them wins the prize. So run to win!

Cross References

Psalm 19:5

It rises like a bridegroom and gets ready like a hero eager to run a race.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

Here is something else I have learnt: The fastest runners and the greatest heroes don't always win races and battles. Wisdom, intelligence, and skill don't always make you healthy, rich, or popular. We each have our share of bad luck.

Jeremiah 12:5

Jeremiah, if you get tired in a race against people, how can you possibly run against horses? If you fall in open fields, what will happen in the forest along the River Jordan?

Hosea 12:10

I spoke to the prophets— often I spoke in visions. And so, I will send my prophets with messages of doom.

Romans 6:16

Don't you know that you are slaves of anyone you obey? You can be slaves of sin and die, or you can be obedient slaves of God and be acceptable to him.

1 Corinthians 9:13

Don't you know that people who work in the temple make their living from what is brought to the temple? Don't you know that a person who serves at the altar is given part of what is offered?

1 Corinthians 9:23

I do all this for the good news, because I want to share in its blessings.

1 Corinthians 9:26

I don't run without a goal. And I don't box by beating my fists in the air.

Galatians 2:2

But I went there because God had told me to go, and I explained the good news that I had been preaching to the Gentiles. Then I met privately with the ones who seemed to be the most important leaders. I wanted to make sure that my work in the past and my future work would not be for nothing.

Galatians 5:7

You were doing so well until someone made you turn from the truth.

Philippians 2:16

as you hold firmly to the message that gives life. Then on the day when Christ returns, I can take pride in you. I can also know that my work and efforts were not useless.

Philippians 3:12

I have not yet reached my goal, and I am not perfect. But Christ has taken hold of me. So I keep on running and struggling to take hold of the prize.

Philippians 3:14

I run towards the goal, so that I can win the prize of being called to heaven. This is the prize that God offers because of what Christ Jesus has done.

Colossians 2:18

Don't be cheated by people who make a show of acting humble and who worship angels. They boast about seeing visions. But it is all nonsense, because their minds are filled with selfish desires.

Hebrews 12:1

Such a large crowd of witnesses is all around us! So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just won't let go. And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us.

James 1:12

God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves him.

Revelation 3:11

I am coming soon. So hold firmly to what you have, and no one will take away the crown that you will be given as your reward.