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NASB | 1 Corinthians 9:25 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 9:25 Now every athlete who [goes into training and] competes in the games is disciplined and exercises self-control in all things. They do it to win a crown that withers, but we [do it to receive] an imperishable [crown that cannot wither]. |
Subject: self control / spirit control |
Bible Note: Hello Bub What I am saying is "to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams" (1 Sam 15:22). God delights in obedience, which is what Jesus gave Him. The pattern of walk is not a strict adherence to a proscribed law, otherwise Saul's sacrifice would have been valid. It is the heart of faith which God desires--"but the righteous shall live by his faith" (Hab 2:4). Steve |