1 Corinthians 9:25

Expanded Bible

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].