Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. New Living Translation So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. English Standard Version So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. Berean Standard Bible Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. Berean Literal Bible Therefore I run thus, not as uncertainly; I fight thus, not as beating the air. King James Bible I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: New King James Version Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. New American Standard Bible Therefore I run in such a way as not to run aimlessly; I box in such a way, as to avoid hitting air; NASB 1995 Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; NASB 1977 Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; Legacy Standard Bible Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; Amplified Bible Therefore I do not run without a definite goal; I do not flail around like one beating the air [just shadow boxing]. Christian Standard Bible So I do not run like one who runs aimlessly or box like one beating the air. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore I do not run like one who runs aimlessly or box like one beating the air. American Standard Version I therefore so run, as not uncertainly; so fight I, as not beating the air: Contemporary English Version I don't run without a goal. And I don't box by beating my fists in the air. English Revised Version I therefore so run, as not uncertainly; so fight I, as not beating the air: GOD'S WORD® Translation So I run-but not without a clear goal ahead of me. So I box-but not as if I were just shadow boxing. Good News Translation That is why I run straight for the finish line; that is why I am like a boxer who does not waste his punches. International Standard Version That is the way I run, with a clear goal in mind. That is the way I fight, not like someone shadow boxing. Majority Standard Bible Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. NET Bible So I do not run uncertainly or box like one who hits only air. New Heart English Bible I therefore run like that, as not uncertainly. I fight like that, as not beating the air, Webster's Bible Translation I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so I fight, not as one that beateth the air: Weymouth New Testament That is how I run, not being in any doubt as to my goal. I am a boxer who does not inflict blows on the air, World English Bible I therefore run like that, not aimlessly. I fight like that, not beating the air, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI, therefore, thus run, not as uncertainly, thus I fight, as not beating air; Berean Literal Bible Therefore I run thus, not as uncertainly; I fight thus, not as beating the air. Young's Literal Translation I, therefore, thus run, not as uncertainly, thus I fight, as not beating air; Smith's Literal Translation I therefore so run, as not uncertainly; so practise I pugilism, as not laying stripes upon air: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI therefore so run, not as at an uncertainty: I so fight, not as one beating the air: Catholic Public Domain Version And so I run, but not with uncertainty. And so I fight, but not by flailing in the air. New American Bible Thus I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight as if I were shadowboxing. New Revised Standard Version So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though beating the air; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI therefore so run, not for something that is uncertain; and I so fight, not as one who beats the air: Aramaic Bible in Plain English I run therefore in this way, not as if for something unknown, and so I contend, not as one who fights the air, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentI, therefore, so run, not as with uncertainty; I so aim my blows, not as one that beats the air; Godbey New Testament I therefore so run, not as uncertainly, do I thus fight not as beating the air: Haweis New Testament I therefore so run not as uncertainly; so do I exercise with my fists, not as striking the air: Mace New Testament I therefore so run, not as one that is distanc'd: I fight, but not with the air. Weymouth New Testament That is how I run, not being in any doubt as to my goal. I am a boxer who does not inflict blows on the air, Worrell New Testament I, therefore, so run, as not uncertainly I so fight, as not beating the air. Worsley New Testament I therefore so run, not as unobserved: I so fight, not as one that beateth the air: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Run Your Race to Win…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. 26Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. 27No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.… Cross References Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. Hebrews 12:1-2 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. / Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 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 2:2 I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain. 2 Timothy 2:5 Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules. 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. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Romans 15:20 In this way I have aspired to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation. Colossians 1:29 To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me. 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. Psalm 119:32 I run in the path of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart. Isaiah 55:2 Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. Ecclesiastes 9:11 I saw something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong; neither is the bread to the wise, nor the wealth to the intelligent, nor the favor to the skillful. For time and chance happen to all. Treasury of Scripture I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beats the air: not. 2 Corinthians 5:1,8 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens… Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 2 Timothy 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. so. Matthew 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. Luke 13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Jump to Previous Aim Aimlessly Air Beateth Beating Blows Box Combat Doubt Fight Fighting Gives Goal Inflict Run Running Uncertainly WayJump to Next Aim Aimlessly Air Beateth Beating Blows Box Combat Doubt Fight Fighting Gives Goal Inflict Run Running Uncertainly Way1 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. Therefore This word serves as a conclusion or a result of the preceding arguments. In the context of 1 Corinthians 9, Paul has been discussing his rights as an apostle and his willingness to forgo those rights for the sake of the Gospel. The Greek word "τοίνυν" (toinun) indicates a logical progression, emphasizing that what follows is a direct consequence of his previous statements. Paul is drawing a conclusion about his own conduct and discipline in ministry, urging believers to consider the seriousness and intentionality required in their spiritual journey. I do not run aimlessly I do not fight like I am beating the air So fight I.--The illustration is changed from running to boxing, both being included in the word used in 1Corinthians 9:25, "contending." He has an adversary to contend against, and he strikes him, and does not wildly and impotently strike at him, and so only beat the air. Verse 26. - Not as uncertainly. My eye is fixed on a definite goal (2 Timothy 1:12). So fight I (Romans 7:23; Ephesians 6:12; 2 Timothy 4:7); literally, so box 1. Not as one that beateth the air; rather, as not beating the air. Not what the Greeks called "a shadow battle." I strike forthright blows, not feints, or blows at random.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Thereforeτοίνυν (toinyn) Conjunction Strong's 5106: Indeed now, therefore, accordingly, well then. From toi and nun; truly now, i.e. Accordingly. I ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. do not run τρέχω (trechō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 5143: Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily. aimlessly; ἀδήλως (adēlōs) Adverb Strong's 84: Out of sight, obscurely, inconspicuously, uncertainly, without certain aim. Adverb from adelos; uncertainly. I do not fight πυκτεύω (pykteuō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4438: To box, be a boxer. From a derivative of the same as pugme; to box, i.e. Contend at the games. like οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). I am beating δέρων (derōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1194: To flay, flog, scourge, beat. A primary verb; properly, to flay, i.e. to scourge, or to thrash. [the] air. ἀέρα (aera) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 109: Air, the lower air we breathe. From aemi; 'air'. Links 1 Corinthians 9:26 NIV1 Corinthians 9:26 NLT 1 Corinthians 9:26 ESV 1 Corinthians 9:26 NASB 1 Corinthians 9:26 KJV 1 Corinthians 9:26 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 9:26 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 9:26 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 9:26 French Bible 1 Corinthians 9:26 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 9:26 I therefore run like that as not (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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