1 Corinthians 9:26

God's Word

So I run—but not without a clear goal ahead of me. So I box—but not as if I were just shadow boxing.

Cross References

Matthew 11:12

From the time of John the Baptizer until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful people have been seizing it.

Luke 13:24

“Try hard to enter through the narrow door. I can guarantee that many will try to enter, but they won’t succeed.

1 Corinthians 14:9

In the same way, if you don’t speak in a way that can be understood, how will anyone know what you’re saying? You will be talking into thin air.

2 Corinthians 5:1

We know that if the life we live here on earth is ever taken down like a tent, we still have a building from God. It is an eternal house in heaven that isn’t made by human hands.

2 Corinthians 5:8

We are confident and prefer to live away from this body and to live with the Lord.

Galatians 2:2

I went in response to a revelation ⌞from God⌟. I showed them the way I spread the Good News among people who are not Jewish. I did this in a private meeting with those recognized as important people to see whether all my efforts had been wasted.

Ephesians 6:12

This is not a wrestling match against a human opponent. We are wrestling with rulers, authorities, the powers who govern this world of darkness, and spiritual forces that control evil in the heavenly world.

Philippians 1:21

Christ means everything to me in this life, and when I die I’ll have even more.

Colossians 1:29

I work hard and struggle to do this while his mighty power works in me.

2 Timothy 1:12

For this reason I suffer as I do. However, I’m not ashamed. I know whom I trust. I’m convinced that he is able to protect what he had entrusted to me until that day.

2 Timothy 2:5

Whoever enters an athletic competition wins the prize only when playing by the rules.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith.

Hebrews 12:1

Since we are surrounded by so many examples ⌞of faith⌟, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up.

Hebrews 4:1

God’s promise that we may enter his place of rest still stands. We are afraid that some of you think you won’t enter his place of rest.

1 Peter 5:1

I appeal to your spiritual leaders. I make this appeal as a spiritual leader who also witnessed Christ’s sufferings and will share in the glory that will be revealed.

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brothers and sisters, use more effort to make God’s calling and choosing of you secure. If you keep doing this, you will never fall away.

Judges 3:2

The Lord left them to teach Israel’s descendants about war, at least those who had known nothing about it in the past.