1 Corinthians 9:24-25

“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.”

"Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible." - 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
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What does 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 mean?

1 Corinthians 9:24-25 (KJV) reads: "Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an…

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Running the Race of Faith

In the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, he utilizes the imagery of athletics to paint a vivid picture of the Christian life. In 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 (KJV), Paul admonishes, "Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run…

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Prayer for Perseverance in the Race of Faith

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart humbled and filled with gratitude for the wisdom of Your Word. As I reflect upon the powerful message of 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, I am reminded of the race of life that we all partake in, a race that calls for commitment…

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1 Corinthians 9:24-25 - "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever."
1 Corinthians 9:24-25 - "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever."
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1 Corinthians 9:24 - "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 9:25 - "And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible."
1 Corinthians 9:25 (KJVA) 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
"Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain." - 1 Corinthians 9:24
1 Peter 1:24-25
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1 Corinthians 10:25 - "Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:"
1 Corinthians 16:24 - "My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen."
1 Corinthians 1:24 - "But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God."
"And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible." - 1 Corinthians 9:25
1 Chronicles 24:25 - "The brother of Michah was Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah."
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1 Corinthians 9:4 - "Have we not power to eat and to drink?"
1 Corinthians 13:9 - "For we know in part, and we prophesy in part."
1 Corinthians 15:25 - "For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet."
1 Corinthians 11:9 - "Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man."
1 Corinthians 9:3 - "Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,"
2 Corinthians 1:24 - "Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand."
2 Corinthians 9:1 - "For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:"