²⁵ Everyone who ^(A)competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable ^(B)wreath, but we an imperishable.

⁵ Also if anyone ^(A)competes as an athlete, he ^[a]does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules.

^12 (A)Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has ^[a]been approved, he will receive ^(B)the crown of life which the Lord ^(C)has promised to those who ^(D)love Him.