1 Corinthians 9:25

New King James Version

And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 15:54

So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

2 Timothy 2:5

And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

Titus 1:8

but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled,

Titus 2:2

that the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience;

Hebrews 12:28

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.

Hebrews 12:4

You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

1 Peter 1:4

to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,

1 Peter 5:4

and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.

2 Peter 1:6

to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness,

Revelation 2:10

Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 3:11

Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.

Revelation 4:10

the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying:

Revelation 4:4

Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads.