1 Corinthians 9:25
And every one who contendeth in the games is temperate in all things; they, however, to obtain a perishable crown, but we, an imperishable.
Noyes Bible
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In Context
26I therefore so run, not as one uncertain; I so fight, not as one striking the air;
Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:54So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then will be brought to pass that which is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”
Ephesians 6:12for our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of evil in the heavenly regions.
2 Timothy 2:5And if a man contendeth in the games, he is not crowned, unless he contendeth lawfully.
Titus 1:8but hospitable, a lover of what is good, discreet, just, holy, temperate,
Hebrews 12:4Not yet have ye resisted unto blood, in your contest against sin;
James 1:12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he is approved, he will receive the crown of life, which He 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 →