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1 Corinthians 9:25

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.

KJV

πᾶς δὲ ὁ ἀγωνιζόμενος πάντα ἐγκρατεύεται, ἐκεῖνοι μὲν οὖν ἵνα φθαρτὸν στέφανον λάβωσιν, ἡμεῖς δὲ ἄφθαρτον.

Greek NT

Omnis autem qui in agone contendit, ab omnibus se abstinet, et illi quidem ut corruptibilem coronam accipiant : nos autem incorruptam.

Vulgate

And every man that striveth in the games exerciseth self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

ASV

And every one that striveth for the mastery refraineth himself from all things. And they indeed that they may receive a corruptible crown: but we an incorruptible one.

Douay-Rheims

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In the original Greek

14 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

δέ
de
conjunction · 2781×
λαμβάνω
lambano
verb · 259×
μέν
men
particle · 177×
οὖν
oun
conjunction · 489×
πᾶς
pas
adjective · 1226×
στέφανος
stephanos
noun · 18×
φθαρτός
phthartos
adjective · 6×
ἀγωνίζομαι
agonizomai
verb · 8×
ἄφθαρτος
aphthartos
adjective · 7×
ἐγκρατεύομαι
egkrateuomai
verb · 2×
ἐκεῖνος
ekeinos
demonstrative · 240×
ἡμεῖς
emeis
pronoun · 862×
ἵνα
ina
conjunction · 665×
o
article · 19778×

Themes

Historic Christian voices

6 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

Does perfection bear any relation to charity? Can one be perfect in this life? Does the perfection of this life consist chiefly in observing the counsels or the commandments? Is whoever is perfect in the state of perfection? Are prelates and religious especially in the state of perfection? Are all prelates in the state of perfection? Which is the more perfect, the episcopal or …
She also said, "We who have chosen this way of life must obtain perfect temperance. Among those in the world, temperance has the credit though sin is also present, operating by stealth. For those in the world sin with all the senses: they not only look but also listen to empty things and chatter."
Amma Syncletica said, "There is an asceticism which is determined by the enemy and his disciples practice it. So how are we to distinguish between the divine and tyrannical asceticism? Clearly through its quality of balance. Always use a single rule of fasting. Do not fast four or five days and break it the following day with any amount of food. Immoderation always corrupts."

Cross-references

  • 1Cor 9:23 — And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.
  • 1Cor 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.
  • 1Cor 16:13 — Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
  • 1Pet 1:4 — To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
  • 1Pet 1:4 — To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
  • 1Pet 5:4 — And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
  • 1Pet 5:4 — And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
  • 1Tim 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.
  • 1Tim 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.
  • 2Pet 1:6 — And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
  • 2Pet 1:6 — And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
  • 2Tim 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.
  • 2Tim 2:5 — And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
  • 2Tim 4:7 — I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
  • 2Tim 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.
  • Col 1:29 — Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
  • Eph 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.
  • Eph 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.
  • Gal 5:23 — Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
  • Gal 5:23 — Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
  • Heb 12:28 — Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
  • Jas 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.
  • Jas 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.
  • Luke 22:29 — And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;
  • Phil 4:5 — Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
  • Rev 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
  • Rev 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
  • Rev 3:11 — Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
  • Rev 3:11 — Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
  • Titus 2:2 — That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.