1Cor 9:25, 2Ti 2:5, Jam 1:12, Rev 2:10, 3:11 | ESV | STEP | Every athlete exercises self-control in all things . They do it to receive a perishable wreath , but we an imperishable .

h[See ver. 9 above]

i[Gen. 24:55; Dan. 1:12, 14]

j Matt. 24:9

kSee Matt. 10:22; Heb. 3:6

l ch. 12:11

mSee James 1:12

n ch. 22:7, 12, 20

o ch. 2:25

p ch. 2:10

1 Corinthians 9:25

25 Every ^aathlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we ^ban imperishable.

2 Timothy 2:5

5 ^cAn athlete is not ^dcrowned unless he competes according to the rules.

James 1:12

12 ^eBlessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive ^fthe crown of life, ^gwhich God has promised to those who love him.

Revelation of John 2:10

10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, ^hthat you may be tested, and for ⁱten days ^jyou will have tribulation. ^kBe faithful ^lunto death, and I will give you ^mthe crown of life.

Revelation of John 3:11

11 ⁿI am coming soon. ^oHold fast what you have, so that no one may seize ^pyour crown.