Paul knew that if he wanted his efforts to be successful, he would need clear goals, like a runner focusing his mind on crossing the finish line in a race.
وقد ادرك بولس انه اذا اراد ان تنجح جهوده ،‏ تلزمه اهداف واضحة ،‏ كعدّاء يركِّز فكره في عبور خط النهاية في سباق .‏