New Revised Standard Version
Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.

Contemporary English Version
Athletes work hard to win a crown that cannot last, but we do it for a crown that will last forever.

New American Bible
Every athlete exercises discipline in every way. They do it to win a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And every one that striveth for the mastery refraineth himself from all things. And they indeed that they may receive a corruptible crown: but we an incorruptible one.

And every one that striveth for the mastery refraineth himself from all things. And they indeed that they may receive a corruptible crown: but we an incorruptible one.

striveth.

Ephesians 6:12-18 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places. . . .

1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art called and be it confessed a good confession before many witnesses.

2 Timothy 2:5 For he also that striveth for the mastery is not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight: I have finished my course: I have kept the faith.

Hebrews 12:4 For you have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.

temperate.

Galatians 5:23 Mildness, faith, modesty, continency, chastity. Against such there is no law.

Titus 1:8 But given to hospitality, gentle, sober, just, holy, continent:

Titus 2:2 That the aged men be sober, chaste, prudent, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

2 Peter 1:6 And in knowledge, abstinence: and in abstinence, patience: and in patience, godliness:

but.

1 Corinthians 15:54 And when this mortal hath put on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: Death is swallowed up in victory.

2 Timothy 4:8 As to the rest, there is laid up for me a crown of justice which the Lord the just judge will render to me in that day: and not only to me, but to them also that love his coming. Make haste to come to me quickly.

Hebrews 12:28 Therefore, receiving an immoveable kingdom, we have grace: whereby let us serve, pleasing God, with fear and reverence.

James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for, when he hath been proved, he shall receive the crown of life which God hath promised to them that love him.

1 Peter 1:4 Unto an inheritance, incorruptible, and undefiled and that cannot fade, reserved in heaven for you,

1 Peter 5:4 And when the prince of pastors shall appear, you shall receive a never fading crown of glory.

Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer. Behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried: and you shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death: and I will give thee the crown of life.

Revelation 3:11 Behold, I come quickly: hold fast that which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Revelation 4:4,10 And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats, four and twenty ancients sitting, clothed in white garments. And on their heads were crowns of gold. . . .