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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.

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American Standard Version

And every man that striveth in the games exerciseth self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

Christian Standard Bible

Now everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable crown.

King James Version

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.

New American Standard Bible

Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. So they do it to obtain a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.

New International Version

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 forever.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.

World English Bible

Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.