1 Corinthians 9:23-25

Expanded Bible

²³ I do all this because of the ·Good News [Gospel] and so I can ·share in its blessings [or be a participant in it].

²⁴ ·You [^LDon’t you…?] know that in a ·race [^Lstadium] all the runners run, but only one gets the prize. So run to win! ²⁵ All those who compete in the games ·use self-control [train with strict discipline] so they can win a ·crown [victor’s wreath]. That ·crown [victor’s wreath] is ·an earthly thing that lasts only a short time [^Lperishable], but our crown ·will never be destroyed [^Lis imperishable].