1 Corinthians 9:25

25 Everyone who 1competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable 2wreath, but we an imperishable.

1 Corinthians 9:25 In-Context

23 I do all things for the sake of the gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it.
24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
26 Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air;
27 but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Ephesians 6:12; 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 2:5; 2 Timothy 4:7
  • 2. 2 Timothy 4:8; James 1:12; 1 Peter 5:4; Revelation 2:10; Revelation 3:11
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