1 Corinthians 9:25

Catholic Public Domain Version

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.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 15:54

And when this mortality has been clothed with immortality, then the word that was written shall occur: "Death is swallowed up in victory."

Galatians 5:23

meekness, faith, modesty, abstinence, chastity. There is no law against such things.

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you have been called, and make a good profession of faith in the sight of many witnesses.

2 Timothy 2:5

Then, too, whoever strives in a competition is not crowned, unless he has competed lawfully.

Titus 1:8

but instead: hospitable, kind, sober, just, holy, chaste,

Titus 2:2

Old men should be sober, chaste, prudent, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

Hebrews 12:28

Thus, in receiving an immoveable kingdom, we have grace. So, through grace, let us be of service, by pleasing God with fear and reverence.

Hebrews 12:4

For you have not yet resisted unto blood, while striving against sin.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who suffers temptation. For when he has been proven, he shall receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 1:4

unto an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance, which is reserved for you in heaven.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the Leader of pastors will have appeared, you shall secure an unfading crown of glory.

2 Peter 1:6

and in knowledge, moderation; and in moderation, patience; and in patience, piety;

Revelation 2:10

You should fear nothing amid those things which you will suffer. Behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, so that you may be tested. And you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give to you the crown of life.

Revelation 3:11

Behold, I am approaching quickly. Hold on to what you have, so that no one may take your crown.

Revelation 4:10

the twenty-four elders fell prostrate before the One sitting upon the throne, and they adored him who lives forever and ever, and they cast their crowns before the throne, saying:

Revelation 4:4

And surrounding the throne were twenty-four smaller thrones. And upon the thrones, twenty-four elders were sitting, clothed entirely in white vestments, and on their heads were gold crowns.