1 Corinthians 9:25
Euery man that proveth masteryes abstaineth from all thinges. And they do it to obtayne a corruptible croune: but we to obtayne an vncorruptible croune:
Tyndale New Testament
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In Context
26I therfore so runne not as at an vncertayne thinge. So fyght I not as one that beateth the ayer:
Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:54When this corruptible hath put on incorruptibilite and this mortall hath put on immortalite: then shalbe brought to passe the sayinge that is written. Deeth is consumed in to victory.
Ephesians 6:12For we wrestle not agaynst flesshe and bloud: but agaynst rule agaynst power and agaynst worldy rulars of the darckenes of this worlde agaynst spretuall wickednes for hevenly thinges.
2 Timothy 2:5And though a man strive for a mastery yet ys he not crouned except he strive laufully.
Titus 1:8but herberous one that loveth goodnes sobre mynded righteous holy temperat
Hebrews 12:4For ye have not yet resisted vnto bloud sheddinge stryvinge agaynst synne.
James 1:12Happy is the man that endureth in temptacion for when he is tryed he shall receave the croune of lyfe which the Lorde hath promysed 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 →