1 Corinthians 9:26
I, therefore, so, am running, as, not uncertainly, so, am boxing, as not thrashing air;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:
In Context
Cross References
Judges 3:2that the generations of the sons of Israel might certainly get to know, by being taught to make war,—such, at least, as aforetime knew nothing thereof:—
Luke 13:24Be striving to enter through the narrow door; for, many, I say unto you, will seek to enter, and will not be able,—
2 Corinthians 5:1For we know that—if, our earthly tent-dwelling, should be taken down, we have, a building of God, a dwelling not made by hand, age-abiding in the heavens.
Ephesians 6:12Because our struggle is not against blood and flesh, but, against the principalities, against the authorities, against the world-holders, of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenlies.
Colossians 1:29Unto which I am even toiling, contending according to his energy which is energising itself in me with power.
2 Timothy 2:5If, moreover, any man, contend even in the games, he is not crowned, unless, lawfully, he contend;
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 9:25-27
The Apostle's Devotedness. ( a. d. 57.) 24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. 26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: 27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be… Read the whole commentary →