1Cor 9:25 Cross References

1 Corinthians 9:25

25: All athletes practice strict self-control. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.

Don't be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The Devil will throw some of you into prison and put you to the test. You will be persecuted for 'ten days.' Remain faithful even when facing death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Follow the Lord's rules for doing his work, just as an athlete either follows the rules or is disqualified and wins no prize.

Fight the good fight for what we believe. Hold tightly to the eternal life that God has given you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.
And now the prize awaits me--the crown of righteousness that the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that great day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his glorious return.

Look, I am coming quickly. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take away your crown.

God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Knowing God leads to self-control. Self-control leads to patient endurance, and patient endurance leads to godliness.

And when the head Shepherd comes, your reward will be a never-ending share in his glory and honor.

For God has reserved a priceless inheritance for his children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.

For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world, and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms.
Use every piece of God's armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so that after the battle you will still be standing firm.
Stand your ground, putting on the sturdy belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness.
For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News, so that you will be fully prepared.
In every battle you will need faith as your shield to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan.

Since we are receiving a Kingdom that cannot be destroyed, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe.

When this happens--when our perishable earthly bodies have been transformed into heavenly bodies that will never die--then at last the Scriptures will come true: "Death is swallowed up in victory.

Twenty-four thrones surrounded him, and twenty-four elders sat on them. They were all clothed in white and had gold crowns on their heads.

He must enjoy having guests in his home and must love all that is good. He must live wisely and be fair. He must live a devout and disciplined life.

Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have strong faith and be filled with love and patience.

the twenty-four elders fall down and worship the one who lives forever and ever. And they lay their crowns before the throne and say,

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