25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.
26 Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air.
27 No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.
Revelation 2:10 - Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:10
Titus 2:2 - Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in... Click to read the verse Titus 2:2 Click to read the verse Titus 2:2
Hebrews 12:28 - Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so w... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:28 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:28
1 Peter 1:4 - and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you, Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:4
1 Corinthians 9:27 - No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:27 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:27
Philippians 4:5 - Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Click to read the verse Philippians 4:5 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:5
2 Timothy 4:7-8 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:7-8
1 Timothy 6:12 - Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when ... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:12 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:12
Revelation 4:10 - the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives f... Click to read the verse Revelation 4:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 4:10
James 1:12 - Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will rece... Click to read the verse James 1:12 Click to read the verse James 1:12
2 Timothy 4:8 - Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, w... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:8 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:8
Deuteronomy 29:6 - You ate no bread and drank no wine or other fermented drink. I did this so that you might know ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 29:6 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 29:6
Hebrews 12:4 - In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:4 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:4
1 Corinthians 15:54 - When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, th... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:54 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:54
Titus 1:8 - Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy... Click to read the verse Titus 1:8 Click to read the verse Titus 1:8
Revelation 4:4 - Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elde... Click to read the verse Revelation 4:4 Click to read the verse Revelation 4:4
1 Peter 5:4 - And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade a... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:4
Galatians 5:23 - gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Click to read the verse Galatians 5:23 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:23
Revelation 3:11 - I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. Click to read the verse Revelation 3:11 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:11
Luke 22:29 - And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me, Click to read the verse Luke 22:29 Click to read the verse Luke 22:29
2 Peter 1:6 - and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:6 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:6
Ephesians 6:12-18 - For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authoritie... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:12-18 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:12-18
2 Timothy 2:5 - Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor’s crown unless he c... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:5 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:5
