1 Corinthians 9:24

New International Reader's Version

In a race all the runners run. But only one gets the prize. You know that, don’t you? So run in a way that will get you the prize.

Cross References

Psalm 19:5

The sun is like a groom leaving the room of his wedding night. The sun is like a great runner who takes delight in running a race.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

Here’s something else I’ve seen on this earth. Races aren’t always won by those who run fast. Battles aren’t always won by those who are strong. Wise people don’t always have plenty of food. Clever people aren’t always wealthy. Those who have learned a lot aren’t always successful. God controls the timing of every event. He also controls how things turn out.

Jeremiah 12:5

The Lord says, “Suppose you have raced against people. And suppose they have worn you out. Then how would you be able to race against horses? Suppose you feel safe only in open country. Then how would you get along in the bushes near the Jordan River?

Hosea 12:10

I spoke to the prophets. They saw many visions. I gave you warnings through them.”

Romans 6:16

Don’t you know that when you give yourselves to obey someone you become that person’s slave? If you are slaves of sin, then you will die. But if you are slaves who obey God, then you will live a godly life.

1 Corinthians 9:13

People who serve in the temple get their food from the temple. Don’t you know this? People who serve at the altar eat from what is offered on the altar. Don’t you know this?

1 Corinthians 9:23

I do all this because of the good news. And I want to share in its blessings.

1 Corinthians 9:26

So I do not run like someone who doesn’t run toward the finish line. I do not fight like a boxer who hits nothing but air.

Galatians 2:2

I went because God showed me what he wanted me to do. I spoke in private to those who are respected as leaders. I told them the good news that I preach among the Gentiles. I wanted to be sure I wasn’t running my race for no purpose. And I wanted to know that I had not been running my race for no purpose.

Galatians 5:7

You were running a good race. Who has kept you from obeying the truth?

Philippians 2:16

You will shine as you hold on tight to the word of life. Then I will be able to boast about you on the day Christ returns. I can be happy that I didn’t run or work for nothing.

Philippians 3:12

I have not yet received all these things. I have not yet reached my goal. Christ Jesus took hold of me so that I could reach that goal. So I keep pushing myself forward to reach it.

Philippians 3:14

I push myself forward toward the goal to win the prize. God has appointed me to win it. The heavenly prize is Christ Jesus himself.

Colossians 2:18

Some people enjoy pretending they aren’t proud. They worship angels. But don’t let people like that judge you. These people tell you every little thing about what they have seen. They are proud of their useless ideas. That’s because their minds are not guided by the Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 12:1

A huge cloud of witnesses is all around us. So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. Let us throw off any sin that holds on to us so tightly. And let us keep on running the race marked out for us.

James 1:12

Blessed is the person who keeps on going when times are hard. After they have come through hard times, this person will receive a crown. The crown is life itself. The Lord has promised it to those who love him.

Revelation 3:11

‘I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have. Then no one will take away your crown.