Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. New Living Translation Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! English Standard Version Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Berean Standard Bible Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. Berean Literal Bible Do you not know that those running in a race course, indeed all run, but one receives the prize? Run thus, that you might obtain it. King James Bible Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. New King James Version Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. New American Standard Bible Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. NASB 1995 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. NASB 1977 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Legacy Standard Bible Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Amplified Bible Do you not know that in a race all the runners run [their very best to win], but only one receives the prize? Run [your race] in such a way that you may seize the prize and make it yours! Christian Standard Bible Don’t you know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way to win the prize. Holman Christian Standard Bible Don’t you know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way to win the prize. American Standard Version Know ye not that they that run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? Even so run; that ye may attain. Contemporary English Version You know that many runners enter a race, and only one of them wins the prize. So run to win! English Revised Version Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? Even so run, that ye may attain. GOD'S WORD® Translation Don't you realize that everyone who runs in a race runs to win, but only one runner gets the prize? Run like them, so that you can win. Good News Translation Surely you know that many runners take part in a race, but only one of them wins the prize. Run, then, in such a way as to win the prize. International Standard Version You know that in a race all the runners run but only one wins the prize, don't you? You must run in such a way that you may be victorious. Majority Standard Bible Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. NET Bible Do you not know that all the runners in a stadium compete, but only one receives the prize? So run to win. New Heart English Bible Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, that you may win. Webster's Bible Translation Know ye not, that they who run in a race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. Weymouth New Testament Do you not know that in the foot-race the runners all run, but that only one gets the prize? You must run like him, in order to win with certainty. World English Bible Don’t you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, so that you may win. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionhave you not known that those running in a race—all indeed run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain; Berean Literal Bible Do you not know that those running in a race course, indeed all run, but one receives the prize? Run thus, that you might obtain it. Young's Literal Translation 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; Smith's Literal Translation Do ye not know that they running in a race-course, all truly run, and one receives the prize of combat? Do ye so run, that ye might receive. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleKnow you not that they that run in the race, all run indeed, but one receiveth the prize ? So run that you may obtain. Catholic Public Domain Version Do you not know that, of those who run in a race, all of them, certainly, are runners, but only one achieves the prize. Similarly, you must run, so that you may achieve. New American Bible Do you not know that the runners in the stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize? Run so as to win. New Revised Standard Version Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDo you not know that the runners in a race, all run, but only one is victorious? So you must run, that you may obtain victory. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Do you not know that those who run in the stadium all run, but there is one who takes the victory? Run in this way so that you may obtain. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentKnow you not that all the runners in the race-course run the race, but that one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain the prize. Godbey New Testament Do you not know that those running in the stadium, indeed all run, and one receives the prize? So run, that you may receive it. Haweis New Testament Know ye not that they who run on the course, all run indeed, yet but one obtaineth the price? So run, that ye may obtain. Mace New Testament You know, that in a race, tho' all run, but one receives the prize: so run, that you may obtain. Weymouth New Testament Do you not know that in the foot-race the runners all run, but that only one gets the prize? You must run like him, in order to win with certainty. Worrell New Testament Know ye not that those running a race, all, indeed, run; but one receives the prize? So run; that ye may obtain. Worsley New Testament Know ye not, that those, who run in a race, do all indeed run, but one only receiveth the prize? So run that ye may obtain. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Run Your Race to Win23I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings. 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. 25Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.… Cross References Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. Galatians 5:7 You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth? 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses. 2 Timothy 2:5 Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules. Matthew 24:13 But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. Revelation 3:11 I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. Romans 12:11 Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Philippians 2:16 as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. Colossians 2:18 Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you with speculation about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up without basis by his unspiritual mind. 1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Proverbs 4:25-27 Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead. / Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil. Treasury of Scripture Know you not that they which run in a race run all, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain. they. Hosea 12:10 I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets. run in. Psalm 19:5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. Ecclesiastes 9:11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan? so run. 1 Corinthians 9:26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: Galatians 2:2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain. Galatians 5:7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? Jump to Previous Attain Certainty Compete Competition Fixed Gets Indeed Minds Obtain Order Prize Race Receive Receives Receiveth Reward Run Runners Running Way WinJump to Next Attain Certainty Compete Competition Fixed Gets Indeed Minds Obtain Order Prize Race Receive Receives Receiveth Reward Run Runners Running Way Win1 Corinthians 9 1. He shows his liberty;7. and that the minister ought to receive a living by the Gospel; 15. yet that himself has of his own accord abstained, 18. to be neither chargeable unto them, 22. nor offensive unto any, in matters indifferent. 24. Our life is like unto a race. Do you not know This phrase is a rhetorical question, a common teaching method used by the Apostle Paul to engage his audience. The Greek word for "know" is "oida," which implies a deep, intuitive understanding. Paul is appealing to the Corinthians' awareness of common knowledge, urging them to reflect on their spiritual journey with the same clarity and certainty they would apply to everyday truths. that in a race all the runners run but only one receives the prize Run in such a way as to take the prize So run--i.e., run in the way referred to, so that you may gain a prize. Verses 24-27. - Exhortation to earnestness as a corollary from the principles here stated. Verse 24. - Know ye not that they which run in a race run all? They as Corinthians would well know the full bearing of every illustration derived from the triennial Isthmian games, which were the chief glory of their city, and which at this period had even thrown the Olympic games into the shade. The words "in a race," are rather, in the stadium. The traces of the great Corinthian stadium, where the games were held and the races run, are still visible on the isthmus. This metaphor of "the race," which has pervaded the common language of Christianity, is also found in Hebrews 12:1; Philippians 3:14; 2 Timothy 4:7. The prize. The bracium was the wreath given to the victor by the judges. The Christian prize is that of "the high calling of God in Jesus Christ," towards which St. Paul himself was pressing forward.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Do you not knowοἴδατε (oidate) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. a race σταδίῳ (stadiō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 4712: Or masculine stadios from the base of histemi; a stade or certain measure of distance; by implication, a stadium or race-course. all πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. runners τρέχοντες (trechontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5143: Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily. run, τρέχουσιν (trechousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 5143: Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. only one εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. receives λαμβάνει (lambanei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. prize? βραβεῖον (brabeion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 1017: A prize. From brabeus; an award, i.e. a prize in the public games. Run τρέχετε (trechete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 5143: Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily. in such a way οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). as to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. take [the prize]. καταλάβητε (katalabēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2638: From kata and lambano; to take eagerly, i.e. Seize, possess, etc. Links 1 Corinthians 9:24 NIV1 Corinthians 9:24 NLT 1 Corinthians 9:24 ESV 1 Corinthians 9:24 NASB 1 Corinthians 9:24 KJV 1 Corinthians 9:24 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 9:24 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 9:24 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 9:24 French Bible 1 Corinthians 9:24 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 9:24 Don't you know that those who run (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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