1 Corinthians 9 vs 29
American King James Version (AKJV) – And every man that strives for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
Amplified Bible (AMP) – Now every athlete who goes into training conducts himself temperately and restricts himself in all things. They do it to win a wreath that will soon wither, but we [do it to receive a crown of eternal blessedness] that cannot wither.
American Standard Version (ASV) – 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.
Basic Bible English (BBE) – And every man who takes part in the sports has self-control in all things. Now they do it to get a crown which is of this world, but we for an eternal crown.
English Standard Version (ESV) – Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
Good News Translation (GNT) – Every athlete in training submits to strict discipline, in order to be crowned with a wreath that will not last; but we do it for one that will last forever.
God’s Word to The Nations (God’s word) – Everyone who enters an athletic contest goes into strict training. They do it to win a temporary crown, but we do it to win one that will be permanent.
King James Version (KJV) – 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.
The Message Bible (MSG) – Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You’re after one that’s gold eternally.
New American Standard Bible (NASB) – Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
New International Version (NIV) – Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.
New King James Version (NKJV) – And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.
New Living Translation (NLT) – All athletes practice strict self-control. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.
Revised Standard Version (RSV) – Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
Updated King James (UKJV) – And every man that strives for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
World English Bible (WEB) – Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.
Young’s Literal Translation (YLT) – and every one who is striving, is in all things temperate; these, indeed, then, that a corruptible crown they may receive, but we an incorruptible;
