1Cor.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.

1Cor.9.25

All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You're after one that's gold eternally.

1Cor.9.25

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.

1Cor.9.25

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.