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1 Corinthians 9:24The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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Οὐκ οἴδατε ὅτι οἱ ἐν σταδίῳ τρέχοντες πάντες μὲν τρέχουσιν, εἷς δὲ λαμβάνει τὸ βραβεῖον; οὕτως τρέχετε ἵνα καταλάβητε.
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1 Corinthians 9:24The Bible in Living English
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24 Do you not know that those who run in the races all run, but one gets the prize? Run in such a way that you may arrive.
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1 Corinthians 9:24American Standard Version
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24 Know ye not that they that run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? Even so run; that ye may attain.
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1 Corinthians 9:24The Emphasized Bible
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24 Know ye not That they who in a racecourse run All indeed run,—But one receiveth the prize? So be running that ye may lay hold.
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1 Corinthians 9:24King James Version
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24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
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1 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 9New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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the runners in a race: Athletic competitions were an integral part of Greek culture, so Paul made good use of these events as illustrations. (1Co 9:24-27; Php 3:14; 2Ti 2:5; 4:7, 8; Heb 12:1, 2) The Corinthian Christians were acquainted with the athletic contests at the Isthmian Games held near Corinth. These games were held every two years. Paul would have been in Corinth during the games of 51 C.E. They were second in importance only to the Olympic Games held at Olympia in Greece. The runners at such Greek games ran races of varying lengths. By using runners and boxers in his illustrations, Paul taught the value of self-control, efficiency, and endurance.—1Co 9:26.
a race: The word “race” renders the Greek term staʹdi·on, or stadium. That Greek term may refer to the structure used for footraces and other events, to a distance, or to the footraces themselves. In this context, Paul is referring to a footrace. The length of a Greek staʹdi·on varied from place to place. In Corinth, it was about 165 m (540 ft). The approximate length of the Roman stadium was 185 m, or 606.95 ft.—See App. B14.
only one receives the prize: In ancient Greek athletic contests, the winner received as prize a wreath, usually made of leaves. The crown was a mark of great honor and was apparently displayed in the stadium so that the contestants could see the prize. Paul urged anointed Christians to strive for something far better than a perishable wreath—the incorruptible crown of immortal life. To win, a Christian must keep his eyes fixed on the prize.—1Co 9:25; 15:53; 1Pe 1:3, 4; 5:4.
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