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Similarly, an athlete cannot receive the winner’s crown except by competing according to the rules.(A)

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Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown(A) except by competing according to the rules.

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16 Therefore shall they receive the splendid crown,
    the beautiful diadem, from the hand of the Lord,
For he will shelter them with his right hand,
    and protect them with his arm.(A)

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25 Every athlete exercises discipline in every way. They do it to win a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one.(A)

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25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown(A) that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.(B)

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14 I continue my pursuit toward the goal, the prize of God’s upward calling, in Christ Jesus.(A)

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14 I press on(A) toward the goal to win the prize(B) for which God has called(C) me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

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Temptation. 12 (A)Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation,[a] for when he has been proved he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love him.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:12 Temptation: the Greek word used here is the same one used for “trials” in Jas 1:2. The crown of life: in ancient Palestine, crowns or wreaths of flowers were worn at festive occasions as signs of joy and honor. In the Hellenistic world, wreaths were given as a reward to great statesmen, soldiers, athletes. Life: here means eternal life. He promised: some manuscripts read “God” or “the Lord,” while the best witnesses do not specify the subject of “promised.”

12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial(A) because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life(B) that the Lord has promised to those who love him.(C)

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(A)And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.[a]

Advice to the Community.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 5:4 See note on 1 Pt 2:25.
  2. 5:5–11 The community is to be subject to the presbyters and to show humility toward one another and trust in God’s love and care (1 Pt 5:5–7). With sobriety, alertness, and steadfast faith they must resist the evil one; their sufferings are shared with Christians everywhere (1 Pt 5:8–9). They will be strengthened and called to eternal glory (1 Pt 5:10–11).

And when the Chief Shepherd(A) appears, you will receive the crown of glory(B) that will never fade away.(C)

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10 Do not be afraid of anything that you are going to suffer. Indeed, the devil will throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will face an ordeal for ten days. Remain faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

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10 Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you,(A) and you will suffer persecution for ten days.(B) Be faithful,(C) even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.(D)

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