1 Corinthians 9:25 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

²⁵ Now everyone who competes exercises self-control  in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown,  but we an imperishable crown.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁵ And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁵ Now every athlete who goes into training conducts himself temperately and restricts himself in all things. They do it to win a wreath that will soon wither, but we [do it to receive a crown of eternal blessedness] that cannot wither.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁵ And every man that striveth in the games exerciseth self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

Common English Bible

²⁵ Everyone who competes practices self-discipline in everything. The runners do this to get a crown of leaves that shrivel up and die, but we do it to receive a crown that never dies.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁵ And one who competes in a contest abstains from all things. And they do this, of course, so that they may achieve a corruptible crown. But we do this, so that we may achieve what is incorruptible.

1 Corinthians 9:25 Cross References

1 Corinthians 15:54

When this corruptible body is clothed with incorruptibility, and this mortal body is clothed with immortality, then the saying that is written will take place: Death has been swallowed up   in victory.   ,

Galatians 5:23

gentleness,  and self-control.  The law is not against such things.

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight  of the faith. Take hold of eternal life  to which you were called and about which you have made a good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

2 Timothy 2:5

Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

Titus 1:8

but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, self-controlled,

Titus 2:2

Older men  are to be self-controlled, worthy of respect, sensible, and sound in faith, love,  and endurance.

Hebrews 12:28

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful. By it, we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe,

Hebrews 12:4

In struggling against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.

James 1:12

Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown  of life that God  has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 1:4

and into an inheritance that is imperishable,  undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven  for you.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief Shepherd  appears, you will receive the unfading crown  of glory.

2 Peter 1:6

knowledge with self-control,  self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness,

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil   is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will experience affliction for ten days.   Be faithful to the point of death,   and I will give you the crown   of life.

Revelation 3:11

I am coming soon.   Hold on to what you have,   so that no one takes your crown.

Revelation 4:10

the twenty-four elders fall down before the one seated on the throne  and worship the one who lives for ever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne and say,

Revelation 4:4

Round the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones sat twenty-four elders  dressed in white clothes,  with golden crowns on their heads.