1 Corinthians 9:24

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

Cross References

Psalm 19:5

which comes forth like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and like a strong man runs its course with joy.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

Again I saw that under the sun 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 men of skill; but time and chance happen to them all.

Jeremiah 12:5

“If you have raced with men on foot, and they have wearied you, how will you compete with horses? And if in a safe land you fall down, how will you do in the jungle of the Jordan?

Hosea 12:10

I spoke to the prophets; it was I who multiplied visions, and through the prophets gave parables.

Romans 6:16

Do you not know that if you yield yourselves to any one as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness?

1 Corinthians 9:13

Do you not know that those who are employed in the temple service get their food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in the sacrificial offerings?

1 Corinthians 9:23

I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.

1 Corinthians 9:26

Well, I do not run aimlessly, I do not box as one beating the air;

Galatians 2:2

I went up by revelation; and I laid before them (but privately before those who were of repute) the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, lest somehow I should be running or had run in vain.

Galatians 5:7

You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?

Philippians 2:16

holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.

Philippians 3:12

Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.

Philippians 3:14

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 2:18

Let no one disqualify you, insisting on self-abasement and worship of angels, taking his stand on visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind,

Hebrews 12:1

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

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.

Revelation 3:11

I am coming soon; hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.