1 Corinthians 9:25

Tree of Life Version

Every competitor exercises self-control in all respects. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we do it to receive an imperishable one.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 15:54

But when this corruptible will have put on incorruptibility and this mortal will have put on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”

Galatians 5:23

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

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight of faith! Take hold of the eternal life—you were called to it, and you made the good confession for it in the presence of many witnesses.

2 Timothy 2:5

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

Titus 1:8

Rather he must be hospitable, loving what is good, self-controlled, upright, devout, disciplined.

Titus 2:2

Older men are to be clear-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

Hebrews 12:28

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude—through this we may offer worship in a manner pleasing to God, with reverence and awe.

Hebrews 12:4

In struggling against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of bloodshed.

James 1:12

Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love Him.

1 Peter 1:4

An incorruptible, undefiled, and unfading inheritance has been reserved in heaven for you.

1 Peter 5:4

When the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

2 Peter 1:6

and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, patience; and to patience, godliness;

Revelation 2:10

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, so that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation 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 will take away your crown.

Revelation 4:10

the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever. And they throw their crowns down before the throne, chanting,

Revelation 4:4

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