1 Corinthians 9:24

24Do 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.

24Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.

24Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.

24 9:24 The Isthmian Games, held near Corinth, were among the major athletic competitions of ancient Greece. The Corinthians’ familiarity with this sporting event would have made this passage (vv 24-27) very meaningful to them.Do you not know that in a race all the runners run [their very best to win], but only one receives the prize? Run [your race] in such a way that you may seize the prize and make it yours!

24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.

24In a race all the runners run. But only one gets the prize. You know that, don’t you? So run in a way that will get you the prize.