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1 Corinthians 9:25–26

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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.
I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:
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From verse 25

  1. 2 Timothy 2:5Rank 1 from verse 25
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    5And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

  2. Revelation 2:10Rank 2 from verse 25
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    10Fear 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.

  3. 1 Timothy 6:12Rank 3 from verse 25
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    12Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

  4. 2 Timothy 4:7–8Rank 4 from verse 25
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    7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

    8Henceforth 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.

  5. James 1:12Rank 5 from verse 25
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    12Blessed 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.

From verse 26

  1. 2 Peter 1:10Rank 1 from verse 26
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    10Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

  2. 2 Timothy 2:5Rank 2 from verse 26
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    5And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

  3. Philippians 1:21Rank 3 from verse 26
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    21For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

  4. Colossians 1:29Rank 4 from verse 26
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    29Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

  5. 2 Timothy 1:12Rank 5 from verse 26
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    12For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

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1 Corinthians 9:25

COMBINED MEANING

every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mastery

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Dominance or victory in a struggle or contest.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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temperate

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Self-controlled, restrained, disciplined, moderate, watchful, and governing desires and conduct rather than being ruled by appetite, passion, or excess.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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crown

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Sense 1: A royal head ornament; by extension, kingship, honour, reward, or the top of the head. Sense 2: To invest, adorn, or honour with a crown, dignity, or reward.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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incorruptable

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Incorruptible: not liable to decay, corruption, defilement, fading, or destruction; imperishable and enduring.

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1 Corinthians 9:26

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run

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To move swiftly on foot; to flow, spread, proceed, continue, or carry out a course.

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fight

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Sense 1: A battle, struggle, or contest. Sense 2: As a verb, to contend.

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24Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

25And 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.

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26I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

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27But 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.

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