25 And everyone who competes for the prize [a]is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for (A)an imperishable crown.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 9:25 exercises self-control

And also (A)if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

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Loving God Under Trials

12 (A)Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive (B)the crown of life (C)which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

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