1 Corinthians 9:26

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though beating the air,

Cross References

Matthew 11:12

From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and violent people take it by force.

Luke 13:24

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

1 Corinthians 14:9

So with yourselves: If in a tongue you utter speech that is not intelligible, how will anyone know what is being said? For you will be speaking into the air.

2 Corinthians 5:1

For we know that, if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

2 Corinthians 5:8

Yes, we do have confidence, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

Galatians 2:2

I went up in response to a revelation. Then I laid before them (though only in a private meeting with the acknowledged leaders) the gospel that I proclaim among the gentiles, in order to make sure that I was not running, or had not run, in vain.

Ephesians 6:12

for our struggle is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

Philippians 1:21

For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.

Colossians 1:29

For this I toil and strive with all the energy that he powerfully inspires within me.

2 Timothy 1:12

and for this reason I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day the deposit I have entrusted to him.

2 Timothy 2:5

And in the case of an athlete, no one is crowned without competing according to 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

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,

Hebrews 4:1

Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest is still open, let us take care that none of you should seem to have failed to reach it.

1 Peter 5:1

Now as an elder myself and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I exhort the elders among you

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble.

Judges 3:2

(it was only for successive generations of Israelites, to teach war to those who had no experience of it):