1 Corinthians 9:25-26
25Everyone who enters an athletic contest practices self-control in everything. They do it to win a wreath that dies, but we to win one that never dies.Eph 6:12; 1Tim 6:12; 2Tim 2:5; 4:7-8; James 1:12; 1Pet 1:4; 5:4; Rev 2:10; 3:11 26That is the way I run, with a clear goal in mind. That is the way I box, not like someone punching the air.2Tim 2:5Philippians 3:12
12Pursuing the GoalIt's not that I have already reached this goal or have already become perfect. But I keep pursuing it, hoping somehow to embrace it just as I have been embraced by Christ Jesus.1Tim 6:12; Heb 12:23Philippians 3:14
14I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize ▼▼Lit. the goal for the prize
of God's heavenly call in Christ Jesus.2Tim 4:7-8; Heb 3:1; 12:1 1 Timothy 1:18
18Guidelines for Behavior in the ChurchTimothy, my child, I am giving you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies made earlier about you, so that by following them you may continue to fight the good fight1Tim 4:14; 2Tim 2:2-3; 4:71 Timothy 6:19
19By doing this they store up a treasure for themselves that is a good foundation for the future, so that they can take hold of the life that is real.Matt 6:20; 19:21; Luke 12:33; 16:9; 1Tim 6:122 Timothy 4:7
7I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith.1Cor 9:24-25; Phil 3:14; 1Tim 6:12; Heb 12:1Hebrews 13:23
23You should know that our brother Timothy has been set free. If he comes soon, he will be with me when I see you.1Thes 3:2; 1Tim 6:12
Copyright information for
ISV