1 Corinthians 9:26 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

²⁶ So I do not run like one who runs aimlessly or box like one beating the air.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁶ I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁶ Therefore I do not run uncertainly (without definite aim). I do not box like one beating the air and striking without an adversary.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁶ I therefore so run, as not uncertainly; so fight I, as not beating the air:

Common English Bible

²⁶ So now this is how I run—not without a clear goal in sight. I fight like a boxer in the ring, not like someone who is shadowboxing.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁶ And so I run, but not with uncertainty. And so I fight, but not by flailing in the air.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁶ I therefore so run, not as at an uncertainty: I so fight, not as one beating the air:

1 Corinthians 9:26 Tagairtí Cros

Matthew 11:12

From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been suffering violence,   and the violent have been seizing it by force.

Luke 13:24

‘Make every effort to enter through the narrow door,   because I tell you, many will try to enter and won’t be able to

1 Corinthians 14:9

In the same way, unless you use your tongue for intelligible speech, how will what is spoken be known? For you will be speaking into the air.

2 Corinthians 5:1

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

2 Corinthians 5:8

In fact, we are confident, and we would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

Galatians 2:2

I went up according to a revelation  and presented to them the gospel I preach among the Gentiles, but did so privately to those recognised as leaders. I wanted to be sure I was not running, and had not been running, in vain.

Ephesians 6:12

For our struggle is not against flesh  and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,  against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil,  spiritual forces in the heavens.

Philippians 1:21

For me, to live is Christ  and to die is gain.

Colossians 1:29

I labour for this, striving  with his strength that works powerfully in me.

2 Timothy 1:12

and that is why I suffer  these things. But I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he is able to guard what has been entrusted to me  , until that day.

2 Timothy 2:5

Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes 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 also have such a large cloud of witnesses  surrounding us, let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance  the race that lies before us,

Hebrews 4:1

Therefore, since the promise to enter his rest remains, let us beware  that none of you be found to have fallen short.

1 Peter 5:1

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

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election,  because if you do these things you will never stumble.

Judges 3:2

This was to teach the future generations of the Israelites how to fight in battle, especially those who had not fought before.