1 Corinthians 9:26
Easy-to-Read Version
26 So I run like someone who has a goal. I fight like a boxer who is hitting something, not just the air.
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1 Corinthians 9:26-27
The Message
26-27 I don’t know about you, but I’m running hard for the finish line. I’m giving it everything I’ve got. No lazy living for me! I’m staying alert and in top condition. I’m not going to get caught napping, telling everyone else all about it and then missing out myself.
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1 Corinthians 9:26
New Living Translation
26 So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing.
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1 Corinthians 9:26
English Standard Version
26 So I do not run aimlessly; I (A)do not box as one (B)beating the air.
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