1 Corinthians 9:25
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 9
“And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.”1 Corinthians 9:25
What Does 1 Corinthians 9:25 Mean?
1 Corinthians 9:25 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 9, verse 25 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 9:25 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 6:12“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”James 1:12“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”1 Corinthians 9:27“But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.”1 Timothy 6:12“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.”1 Corinthians 16:13“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”2 Timothy 2:5“And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.”Revelation 2:10“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”2 Timothy 4:7“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”2 Timothy 2:4“No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.”2 Timothy 4:8“Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”1 Peter 5:4“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”Revelation 3:11“Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.”Colossians 1:29“Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.”2 Peter 1:6“And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;”1 Peter 1:4“To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,”1 Corinthians 9:23“And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.”Galatians 5:23“Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”Luke 22:29“And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;”Philippians 4:5“Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.”Titus 2:2“That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.”
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