1 Corinthians 9:24

race = race-course. Greek. stadion. Elsewhere translated "furlong", the course being usually of this length.

prize . Greek. brabeion. Only here and Philippians 1:3 , Philippians 1:14 . Compare the verb, Colossians 3:15 . (rule).

So . i.e. as these runners do.

obtain = lay hold of. Greek. katalambano. See Acts 4:13 .