1 Corinthians 9:23-25
Contemporary English Version
23 I do all this for the good news, because I want to share in its blessings.
A Race and a Fight
24 (A) You know that many runners enter a race, and only one of them wins the prize. So run to win! 25 (B) Athletes work hard to win a crown that cannot last, but we do it for a crown that will last forever.
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1 Corinthians 9:23-25
New International Version
23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.
The Need for Self-Discipline
24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize?(A) Run(B) in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown(C) that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.(D)
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