Everyone 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. Cross References Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses. 2 Timothy 2:5 Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules. 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:8 From now on 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 to all who crave His appearing. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. 1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Revelation 2:10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 3:11 I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. Treasury of Scripture And every man that strives for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. striveth. Ephesians 6:12-18 1 Timothy 6:12 2 Timothy 2:5 temperate. Galatians 5:23 Titus 1:8 Titus 2:2 but. 1 Corinthians 15:54 2 Timothy 4:8 Hebrews 12:28 |