1 Corinthians 9:25
And every one that striveth for the mastery, refraineth himself from all things: and they indeed that they may receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible one.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
26I therefore so run, not as at an uncertainty: I so fight, not as one beating the air:
Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:54And when this mortal hath put on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: Death is swallowed up in victory.
Ephesians 6:12For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and power, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places.
2 Timothy 2:5For he also that striveth for the mastery, is not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
Titus 1:8But given to hospitality, gentle, sober, just, holy, continent:
Hebrews 12:4For you have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin:
James 1:12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been proved, he shall receive a crown of life, which God hath promised to them that love him.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 9:25-27
The Apostle's Devotedness. ( a. d. 57.) 24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 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. 26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: 27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be… Read the whole commentary →