1 Corinthians 9:25 But every competitor in an athletic contest practices abstemiousness in all directions. They indeed do this for the sake of securing a perishable wreath, but we for the sake of securing one that will not perish. (See RSV)
2 Timothy 2:5 And if any one takes part in an athletic contest, he gets no prize unless he obeys the rules. (See NAS RSV NIV)