1 Corinthians 9:26
“I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But I keep under my body,.... The allusion is still to fighters, who, by cuffing and boxing, give their antagonists…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I therefore so run - In the Christian race; in my effort to obtain the prize, the crown of immortality. I exert myself…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I therefore so run, not as uncertainly - In the foot-course in those games, how many soever ran, only one could have the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 9:24-27
In these verses the apostle hints at the great encouragement he had to act in this manner. He had a glorious prize, an…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
not as uncertainly i.e. with no definite object, but "looking to some goal," as St Chrysostom observes, and that goal…
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