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1 Corinthians 9:25-27
Amplified Bible
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
Amplified Bible
25 Now 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 [a]crown that withers, but we [do it to receive] an imperishable [crown that cannot wither]. 26 Therefore I do not run without a definite goal; I do not flail around like one beating the air [just shadow boxing]. 27 But [like a boxer] I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached [the gospel] to others, I myself will not somehow be disqualified [as unfit for service].
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- 1 Corinthians 9:25 Lit perishable crown, usually a woven wreath of pine worn as a crown.
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