1 Corinthians 9:25
New American Standard Bible
25 Everyone who (A)competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. So they do it to obtain a perishable (B)wreath, but we an imperishable.
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1 Corinthians 9:25
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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2 Timothy 2:5
New American Standard Bible
5 And if someone likewise (A)competes as an athlete, he is not [a]crowned as victor unless he competes according to the rules.
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- 2 Timothy 2:5 I.e., with a wreath
2 Timothy 2:5
King James Version
5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
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James 1:12
New American Standard Bible
12 (A)Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has [a]been approved, he will receive (B)the crown of life which the Lord (C)has promised to those who (D)love Him.
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- James 1:12 Or passed the test
James 1:12
King James Version
12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
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