1 Corinthians 9:24

Modern English Version

Do you not know that all those who run in a race run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain it.

Cross References

Psalm 19:5

which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoices like a strong man to run its race.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

Again I observed under the sun that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to the skillful; but time and chance happen to them all.

Jeremiah 12:5

If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses? And if in the land of peace in which you trusted, they wearied you, then how will you do in the thicket of the Jordan?

Hosea 12:10

I have spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and through the prophets I will bring destruction.

Romans 6:16

Do you not know that to whom you yield yourselves as slaves to obey, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness?

1 Corinthians 9:13

Do you not know that those who minister unto holy things live from the things of the temple? And do you not know that those who wait at the altar partake of the altar?

1 Corinthians 9:23

This I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might partake of it with you.

1 Corinthians 9:26

So, therefore, I run, not with uncertainty. So I fight, not as one who beats the air.

Galatians 2:2

I went up in response to a revelation and communicated to them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles. But privately I communicated to those who were of reputation, in case I might be running, or had run, in vain.

Galatians 5:7

You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?

Philippians 2:16

Hold forth the word of life that I may rejoice on the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.

Philippians 3:12

Not that I have already attained or have already been perfected, but I follow after it so that I may lay hold of that for which I was seized by Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:14

I press toward the goal to the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 2:18

Do not let anyone cheat you of your reward by delighting in false humility and the worship of angels, dwelling on those things which he has not seen, vainly arrogant due to his unspiritual mind,

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are encompassed with such a great cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

Revelation 3:11

“Look, I am coming quickly. Hold firmly what you have, so that no one may take your crown.