1 Corinthians 9:25

English Standard Version

25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. (1Ti 6:12; 2Ti 2:5; 2Ti 4:7; Jas 1:12; Jud 1:3) 

New International Version

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 for ever. 

New International Reader’s Version

25 All who take part in the games train hard. They do it to get a crown that will not last. But we do it to get a crown that will last for ever. 

King James Version

25 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. 

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