1 Corinthians 9:24

KJV1611 – Modern English

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 obtain it.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Know ye{G1492} not{G3756} that{G3754} they that{G3754} run{G5143} in{G1722} a race{G4712} run{G5143} all,{G3303} but{G1161} one{G1520} receiveth{G2983} the prize?{G1017} Even so{G3779} run;{G5143} that{G2443} ye may attain.{G2638}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Know ye{G1492}{(G5758)} not{G3756} that{G3754} they which run{G5143}{(G5723)} in{G1722} a race{G4712} run{G5143}{(G5719)} all{G3956}{G3303}, but{G1161} one{G1520} receiveth{G2983}{(G5719)} the prize{G1017}? So{G3779} run{G5143}{(G5720)}, that{G2443} ye may obtain{G2638}{(G5632)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Perceave ye not how that they which runne in a course runne all yet but one receaveth the rewarde. So runne that ye maye obtayne.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Knowe ye not, that they which runne in a course, runne all, yet but one receaueth the rewarde? Runne ye so, that ye maye optayne.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Knowe ye not, that they which runne in a race, runne all, yet one receiueth the price? so runne that ye may obtaine.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Perceaue ye not howe that they which run in a race, run all, but one receaueth the rewarde? So run that ye may obtayne.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Don't you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, that you may win.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Know ye not that they that run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? Even so run; that ye may attain.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Know ye not that they that run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? Even so run; that ye may attain.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Don't you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, that you may win.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Do you not know that all the runners in a stadium compete, but only one receives the prize? So run to win.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 9:26 : 26 Therefore I run, not with uncertainty; thus I fight, not as one who beats the air.
  • Heb 12:1 : 1 Therefore, seeing we also are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
  • Phil 3:14 : 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
  • Phil 2:16 : 16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, nor labored in vain.
  • Gal 2:2 : 2 And I went up by revelation and communicated to them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.
  • Rev 3:11 : 11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which you have, that no man takes your crown.
  • 2 Tim 4:7-8 : 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith: 8 Finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day; and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.
  • Jas 1:12 : 12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation: for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
  • Gal 5:7 : 7 You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?
  • Eccl 9:11 : 11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to men of understanding, nor favor to men of skill; but time and chance happen to them all.
  • Jer 12:5 : 5 If you have run with the footmen and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses? And if in the land of peace, in which you trusted, they wearied you, then how will you do in the floodplain of the Jordan?
  • Hos 12:10 : 10 I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used parables, by the ministry of the prophets.
  • Ps 19:5 : 5 Which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoices as a strong man to run a race.
  • Col 2:18 : 18 Let no one beguile you of your reward in a false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Cor 9:25-27
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    89%

    25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable.

    26 Therefore I run, not with uncertainty; thus I fight, not as one who beats the air.

    27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest when I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified.

  • 2 Tim 2:4-6
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    79%

    4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.

    5 And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

    6 The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops.

  • Heb 12:1
    75%

    1 Therefore, seeing we also are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

  • Phil 3:11-17
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    11 If by any means I might attain to the resurrection of the dead.

    12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.

    13 Brothers, I do not count myself to have laid hold; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,

    14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

    15 Let us, therefore, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think differently, God will reveal even this to you.

    16 Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.

    17 Brothers, join in following my example, and mark those who walk as you have us for a pattern.

  • 1 Cor 9:22-23
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    22 To the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some.

    23 And this I do for the sake of the gospel, that I may be a partaker of it with you.

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    71%

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

  • 2 John 1:8
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    8 Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we have worked for, but that we may receive a full reward.

  • 1 Cor 15:58
    69%

    58 Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

  • 2 Tim 4:7-8
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    69%

    7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith:

    8 Finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day; and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.

  • Phil 2:16
    69%

    16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, nor labored in vain.

  • 1 Tim 4:8
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    8 For bodily exercise profits little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

  • 2 Cor 5:9
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    9 Therefore we strive, that whether present or absent, we may be pleasing to him.

  • 1 Cor 9:10-11
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    10 Or does He say it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he who plows should plow in hope, and he who threshes in hope should partake of his hope.

    11 If we have sown spiritual things for you, is it a great thing if we reap your material things?

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    31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

  • Gal 6:8-9
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    8 For he who sows to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he who sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

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    10 Therefore, brethren, be diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you do these things, you shall never fall:

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    19 For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more.

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    8 Indeed, I count all things as loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ,

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    24 Knowing that from the Lord you shall receive the reward of the inheritance, for you serve the Lord Christ.

  • Col 1:29
    66%

    29 To this end I also labor, striving according to his working, which works mightily in me.

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    6 And these things, brothers, I have applied to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, so that none of you be puffed up for one against another.

    7 For who makes you different from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?

  • Heb 6:12
    66%

    12 That you not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

  • 2 Cor 9:6
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    6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

  • Rom 2:7
    66%

    7 To those who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life:

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    24 Let no one seek his own good, but each one the good of others.

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    15 But I have used none of these things, nor have I written these things that it should be done so to me; for it would be better for me to die than that anyone should make my boasting void.

  • Phil 4:13
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    13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

  • 1 Cor 14:12
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    12 Even so you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel to the edification of the church.

  • 1 Cor 10:33
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    33 Just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

  • 1 Tim 4:15
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    15 Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all.

  • 1 Pet 4:4
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    4 Wherein they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:

  • Phil 1:27
    65%

    27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

  • 2 Pet 1:8
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    8 For if these things are in you and abound, they make you that you shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Jas 1:12
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    12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation: for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

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    10 That you might walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing him, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

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