"And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they {do it} to obtain a corruptible crown; …" — 1 Corinthians 9:25

1 Corinthians 9:25 · KJV

“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.”

— 1 Corinthians 9:25

Verse 24

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

Verse 26

I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

1 Corinthians 9 — Context

And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with {you}.

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

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.

I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

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 a castaway.

Cross References

2 Timothy 2:5

And if a man also strive for masteries, {yet} is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

Revelation 2:10

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast {some} of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

I have fought a good fight, I have finished {my} course, I have kept the faith:

James 1:12

Blessed {is} the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Revelation 3:11

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

2 Peter 1:6

And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.