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1 Corinthians 9:26

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 26 Therefore, the way I am running is not aimlessly;+ the way I am aiming my blows is so as not to be striking the air;

1 Corinthians 9:26

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 26 ἐγὼ I τοίνυν to you-now οὕτως thus τρέχω am running ὡς as οὐκ not ἀδήλως, unevidently, οὕτως thus πυκτεύω I am boxing ὡς as οὐκ not ἀέρα air δέρων· flaying;

1 Corinthians 9:26

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 26 Therefore, the way I am running+ is not uncertainly; the way I am directing my blows is so as not to be striking the air;+

1 Corinthians 9:26

The Bible in Living English
- 26 * Well, then, I run not in aimless fashion; I spar not in the way of shadowboxing,

1 Corinthians 9:26

American Standard Version
- 26 I therefore so run, as not uncertainly; so fight I, as not beating the air:

1 Corinthians 9:26

The Emphasized Bible
- 26 I therefore So am running as not uncertainly, So am boxing as not thrashing air;

1 Corinthians 9:26

King James Version
- 26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

1 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 9

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 9:26
  
  I am aiming my blows: Paul here compares himself to a boxer trying to win a boxing match. A well-trained boxer makes his blows count, not wasting energy by striking the air. Similarly, a Christian needs to direct his efforts well, always aiming for his ultimate reward of everlasting life. (Mt 7:24, 25; Jas 1:22) He fights any obstacle or challenge—including those arising from within himself—that could cause him to fail.—1Co 9:27; 1Ti 6:12.