1 Corinthians 9:25

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 15:54

When this perishable body puts on imperishability and this mortal body puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will be fulfilled: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

2 Timothy 2:5

And in the case of an athlete, no one is crowned without competing according to the rules.

Titus 1:8

but he must be hospitable, a lover of goodness, self-controlled, upright, devout, and restrained,

Titus 2:2

Tell the older men to be temperate, serious, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

Hebrews 12:28

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable worship with reverence and awe,

Hebrews 12:4

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

James 1:12

Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord 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 win the crown of glory that never fades away.

2 Peter 1:6

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

Revelation 2:10

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Beware, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have affliction. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 3:11

I am coming soon; hold fast to what you have, so that no one takes away your crown.

Revelation 4:10

the twenty-four elders fall before the one who is seated on the throne and worship the one who lives forever and ever; they cast their crowns before the throne, singing,

Revelation 4:4

Around the throne are twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones are twenty-four elders, dressed in white robes, with golden crowns on their heads.