1 Corinthians 9:24

1 Corinthians chapter 9 · verse 24 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

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.

ASV

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.

Context

v.23And I do all things for the gospel’s sake, that I may be a joint partaker thereof.

v.24This passage

v.25And every man that striveth in the games exerciseth self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Philippians 2:16

    holding forth the word of life; that I may have whereof to glory in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain neither labor in vain.

  • Galatians 2:2

    And I went up by revelation; and I laid before them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles but privately before them who were of repute, lest by any means I should be running, or had run, in vain.

  • Psalms 19:5

    Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course.

  • 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 favor to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

  • James 1:12

    Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.

  • Revelation 3:11

    I come quickly: hold fast that which thou hast, that no one take thy crown.