1 Corinthians 9:26

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

Matthew 11:12

From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has forcefully advanced, and the strong take it by force.

Luke 13:24

“Strive to enter through the narrow gate. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.

1 Corinthians 14:9

So also you, unless with the tongue you speak words easy to understand, how will it be known what is spoken? For you shall speak into the air.

2 Corinthians 5:1

We know that if our earthly house, this tent, were to be destroyed, we have an eternal building of God in the heavens, a house not made with hands.

2 Corinthians 5:8

Instead, I say that we are confident and willing to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.

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.

Ephesians 6:12

For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

Philippians 1:21

For to me, to continue living is Christ, and to die is gain.

Colossians 1:29

In this I labor, striving according to His power, which effectively works in me.

2 Timothy 1:12

For these things I suffer, but I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed to Him until that Day.

2 Timothy 2:5

Anyone who competes as an athlete is not rewarded without competing legally.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith.

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.

Hebrews 4:1

Therefore, since the promise of entering His rest remains, let us fear lest any of you should seem to come short of it.

1 Peter 5:1

I exhort the elders who are among you, as one who is also an elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ as well as a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brothers, diligently make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.

Judges 3:2

(so that later generations of the Israelites who did not know war before might know it, to teach them how to fight):