1 Corinthians 9:25
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.”
A short, plain-language explanation of 1 Corinthians 9:25 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And every man that striveth in the games exerciseth self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and every one who is striving, is in all things temperate; these, indeed, then, that a corruptible crown they may receive, but we an incorruptible;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Corinthians 9:25 — 18 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Corinthians 15:54When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”
- Galatians 5:23gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
- Ephesians 6:12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
- 1 Timothy 6:12Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.
- 2 Timothy 2:5Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
- 2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
- Titus 1:8Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
- Titus 2:2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.
- Hebrews 12:4In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.
- Hebrews 12:28Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.
- James 1:12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
- 1 Peter 1:4and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
- 1 Peter 5:4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
- 2 Peter 1:6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
- Revelation 2:10Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
- Revelation 3:11I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
- Revelation 4:4Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads.
- Revelation 4:10the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
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