1 Corinthians 9:24
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 9 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul's apostolic rights: is he not free? Has he not seen the Lord? Is not his work in the Lord? Those who work in the temple get their food from the temple. But Paul has not used these rights so …
Other Translations
Know ye not that they that run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? Even so run; that ye may attain.
have ye not known that those running in a race--all indeed run, but one doth receive the prize? so run ye, that ye may obtain;
Do you not see that in a running competition all take part, but only one gets the reward? So let your minds be fixed on the reward.
Cross References
If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and …
Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately …
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run …
Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things …
Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the …
I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the …