1 Corinthians 9:25

God's Word

Everyone who enters an athletic contest goes into strict training. They do it to win a temporary crown, but we do it to win one that will be permanent.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 15:54

When this body that decays is changed into a body that cannot decay, and this mortal body is changed into a body that will live forever, then the teaching of Scripture will come true: “Death is turned into victory!

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control. There are no laws against things like that.

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight for the Christian faith. Take hold of everlasting life to which you were called and about which you made a good testimony in front of many witnesses.

2 Timothy 2:5

Whoever enters an athletic competition wins the prize only when playing by the rules.

Titus 1:8

Instead, he must be hospitable, love what is good, use good judgment, be fair and moral, and have self-control.

Titus 2:2

Tell older men to be sober. Tell them to be men of good character, to use good judgment, and to be well-grounded in faith, love, and endurance.

Hebrews 12:28

Therefore, we must be thankful that we have a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Because we are thankful, we must serve God with fear and awe in a way that pleases him.

Hebrews 12:4

You struggle against sin, but your struggles haven’t killed you.

James 1:12

Blessed are those who endure when they are tested. When they pass the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 1:4

We have been born into a new life which has an inheritance that can’t be destroyed or corrupted and can’t fade away. That inheritance is kept in heaven for you,

1 Peter 5:4

Then, when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

2 Peter 1:6

to knowledge add self-control; to self-control add endurance; to endurance add godliness;

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. The devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. Your suffering will go on for ten days. Be faithful until 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 24 leaders bow in front of the one who sits on the throne and worship the one who lives forever and ever. They place their crowns in front of the throne and say,

Revelation 4:4

Around that throne were 24 other thrones, and on these thrones sat 24 leaders wearing white clothes. They had gold crowns on their heads.