Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 9:25

1 Corinthians chapter 9 · verse 25 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.24Know ye not that they that run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? Even so run; that ye may attain.

v.25This passage

v.26I therefore so run, as not uncertainly; so fight I, as not beating the air:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Titus 1:8

    but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;

  • James 1:12

    Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.

  • Hebrews 12:28

    Wherefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace, whereby we may offer service well-pleasing to God with reverence and awe:

  • 1 Timothy 6:12

    Fight the good fight of the faith, lay hold on the life eternal, whereunto thou wast called, and didst confess the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.

  • 2 Peter 1:6

    and in your knowledge self-control; and in your self-control patience; and in your patience godliness;

  • Hebrews 12:4

    Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin: