1 Corinthians 9:22-24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
22 To the weak I became weak, to win over the weak. I have become all things to all, to save at least some.(A) 23 All this I do for the sake of the gospel, so that I too may have a share in it.
24 [a]Do you not know that the runners in the stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize? Run so as to win.(B)
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- 9:24–27 A series of miniparables from sports, appealing to readers familiar with Greek gymnasia and the nearby Isthmian games.
1 Corinthians 9:22-24
New International Version
22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak.(A) I have become all things to all people(B) so that by all possible means I might save some.(C) 23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.
The Need for Self-Discipline
24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize?(D) Run(E) in such a way as to get the prize.
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