1 Corinthians 9:25

25Everyone 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.

25Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. So they do it to obtain a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.

25Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.

25Now every athlete who [goes into training and] competes in the games is disciplined and exercises self-control in all things. They do it to win a 9:25 Lit perishable crown, usually a woven wreath of pine worn as a crown.crown that withers, but we [do it to receive] an imperishable [crown that cannot wither].

25Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.

25All 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 forever.