1 Corinthians 9:25

Every competitor holds back from many things in training. They accept this to win a wreath that soon withers; we, to win one that never decays.
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Treated in 6 passages across the library.

  1. Portraits of Courage – C. T. Studd · Ochorus Originals

    Appendix A: Lessons from the Life of C. T. Studd cites 1 Corinthians 9:25

    …in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible” (1 Corinthians 9:25, ASV). 4. Obedience May Grieve Those We Love His family opposed his going to China, and…

  2. A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections · Jonathan Edwards

    XII. Gracious and holy affections have their exercise and fruit in Christian practice cites 1 Cor. 9:25

    …The trial of a good soldier is not in his chimney corner, but in the field of battle, 1 Cor. 9:25, 26, 2 Tim. 2:3, 4, 6. And, as the fruit of holy practice is the chief evidence of the…

  3. C. T. Studd (For Teens) · Ochorus Originals

    Mr Studd at the Oval cites 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

    …in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.” — 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 (ASV) Charlie had been converted. Then, by his own later account, he went cold for about…

  4. Portraits of Courage – C. T. Studd · Ochorus Originals

    Fenner’s and the Oval cites 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

    …in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.” — 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, ASV Trinity College Charlie Studd went up to Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1879…

  5. The Pilgrim's Progress · John Bunyan

    The Sixth Stage cites 1 Cor. 9:24-27

    …The crown is before you, and it is an incorruptible one; “so run that ye may obtain it.” 1 Cor. 9:24-27. Some there be that set out for this crown, and after they have gone far for it, another…

  6. Portraits of Courage – C. T. Studd · Ochorus Originals

    Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

    …discipline he did not yet give to God, in a game divided by class. Scriptures to revisit 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; James 2:1-5. Reflection 1. What receives your best effort? 2. Where do you expect…

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