1 Corinthians 9:26

New International Reader's Version

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.

Cross References

Matthew 11:12

Since the days of John the Baptist, the kingdom of heaven has been under attack. And violent people are taking hold of it.

Luke 13:24

“Try very hard to enter through the narrow door. I tell you, many will try to enter and will not be able to.

1 Corinthians 14:9

It’s the same with you. You must speak words that people understand. If you don’t, no one will know what you are saying. You will just be speaking into the air.

2 Corinthians 5:1

We know that the earthly tent we live in will be destroyed. But we have a building made by God. It is a house in heaven that lasts forever. Human hands did not build it.

2 Corinthians 5:8

We are certain about that. We would rather be away from our bodies and at home with the Lord.

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.

Ephesians 6:12

Our fight is not against human beings. It is against the rulers, the authorities and the powers of this dark world. It is against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly world.

Philippians 1:21

For me, life finds all its meaning in Christ. Death also has its benefits.

Colossians 1:29

That’s what I’m working for. I work hard with all the strength of Christ. His strength works powerfully in me.

2 Timothy 1:12

That’s why I’m suffering the way I am. But this gives me no reason to be ashamed. That’s because I know who I have believed in. I am sure he is able to take care of what I have given him. I can trust him with it until the day he returns as judge.

2 Timothy 2:5

It is the same for anyone who takes part in a sport. They don’t receive the winner’s crown unless they play by the rules.

2 Timothy 4:7

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

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.

Hebrews 4:1

God’s promise of enjoying his rest still stands. So be careful that none of you fails to receive it.

1 Peter 5:1

I’m speaking to the elders among you. I was a witness of Christ’s sufferings. And I will also share in the glory that is going to come. I’m making my appeal to you as one who is an elder together with you.

2 Peter 1:10

My brothers and sisters, try very hard to show that God has appointed you to be saved. Try hard to show that he has chosen you. If you do everything I have just said, you will never trip and fall.

Judges 3:2

He wanted to teach the men in Israel who had never been in battle before. He wanted them to learn how to fight.