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1 Corinthians 9:24-26
Living Bible
1 Corinthians 9:24-26
Living Bible
24 In a race everyone runs, but only one person gets first prize. So run your race to win. 25 To win the contest you must deny yourselves many things that would keep you from doing your best. An athlete goes to all this trouble just to win a blue ribbon or a silver cup,[a] but we do it for a heavenly reward that never disappears. 26 So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step. I fight to win. I’m not just shadow-boxing or playing around.
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- 1 Corinthians 9:25 a silver cup, literally, “a wreath that quickly fades,” given to the winners of the original Olympic races of Paul’s time.
1 Corinthians 9:24-26
New International Version
1 Corinthians 9:24-26
New International Version
The Need for Self-Discipline
24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize?(A) Run(B) in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown(C) that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.(D) 26 Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly;(E) I do not fight like a boxer beating the air.(F)
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