Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

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James 1:12

Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

Verse Concepts

2 Timothy 4:8

in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading

crown of glory.

Isaiah 28:5

In that day the Lord of hosts will become a beautiful crown
And a glorious diadem to the remnant of His people;

Verse Concepts

1 Corinthians 9:25

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

Revelation 3:11

I am coming quickly; hold fast what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

Verse Concepts

Crowns » Spiritual crowns » The incorruptible crown

1 Corinthians 9:25

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

Earnestness » In prayer » In seeking salvation

Luke 13:24

“Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.

Philippians 3:14

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 1:27

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

1 Corinthians 9:25

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

Colossians 1:29

For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.

Verse Concepts

Hebrews 12:4

You have not yet resisted

to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin;

Verse Concepts

Reward » Spiritual crowns » The incorruptible crown

1 Corinthians 9:25

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

the Reward of saints » Described as » An incorruptible crown

1 Corinthians 9:25

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

The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Crowning of conquerors

Philippians 3:14

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 4:8

in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.

1 Corinthians 9:25

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

The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Training of combatants

1 Corinthians 9:27

but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

Verse Concepts

1 Corinthians 9:25

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

Self-denial » Necessary » To the triumph of saints

1 Corinthians 9:25-27

Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to

Proverbs 21:17

He who loves pleasure will become a poor man;
He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.

Proverbs 23:1-2

When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you, And put a knife to your throat If you are a man of great appetite.

Proverbs 25:16

Have you found honey? Eat only what you need,
That you not have it in excess and vomit it.

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Acts 24:25

But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you.”

Verse Concepts

1 Corinthians 9:25

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

2 Peter 1:6

and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness,

Titus 2:2

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance.

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Galatians 5:23

gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

Verse Concepts

Spiritual » Sowing » Striving

Luke 13:24

“Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.

Philippians 3:14

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 1:27

1 Corinthians 9:25

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

Colossians 1:29

For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.

Verse Concepts

Hebrews 12:4

You have not yet resisted

to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin;

Verse Concepts

Striving » Those that strive for the mastery

1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.

Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to

Proverbs 21:17

He who loves pleasure will become a poor man;
He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.

Proverbs 23:1-2

When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you, And put a knife to your throat If you are a man of great appetite.

Proverbs 25:16

Have you found honey? Eat only what you need,
That you not have it in excess and vomit it.

Verse Concepts

Acts 24:25

But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you.”

Verse Concepts

1 Corinthians 9:25

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

2 Peter 1:6

and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness,

Titus 2:2

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance.

Verse Concepts

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

Verse Concepts

Temperance » Who is temperate

1 Corinthians 9:24-25

the future » Spiritual crowns » The incorruptible crown

1 Corinthians 9:25

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

War » Figurative » Is against » The flesh

2 Corinthians 12:7

Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself!

Verse Concepts

Romans 7:23

but I see a different law in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin which is in my members.

Verse Concepts

1 Peter 2:11

Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul.

Galatians 5:17

For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.

1 Corinthians 9:25-27

War » Figurative » To be carried on » With self-denial

1 Corinthians 9:25-27

Warfare of saints » Is against » The flesh

2 Corinthians 12:7

Verse Concepts

Romans 7:23

but I see a different law in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin which is in my members.

Verse Concepts

1 Peter 2:11

Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul.

Galatians 5:17

For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.