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I therefore so run, as not uncertainly; so fight I, as not beating the air:

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

So (ουτως). Both with τρεχω (run) and πυκτευω (fight).

As not uncertainly (ως ουκ αδηλως). Instead of exho…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I therefore so run. In the Christian race; in my effort to obtain the prize, the crown of immortality. I exert myself to the utmost, so th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I therefore so run.—The Apostle appeals to his own conduct as an illustration of the lesson which he is teaching, and by …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

He would not leave a stone unturned, as it were, so that he might gain the prize; he put out all his strength in the name of the Lord.

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

By way of practical application, Paul now gives a strong exhortation for Christian self-denial, using himself as an example and employing athletic …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

I therefore so run. He returns to speak of himself, so that his doctrine may have more weight, by presenting himself as an example. What h…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I therefore so run
The apostle animates the Corinthians by his own example, telling them that he ran so as he exhort…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The apostle compares himself to the racers and combatants in the Isthmian games, which were well known to the Corinthians. But in the Christian rac…

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