1 Corinthians 9:27

27 But I discipline my body and 1keep it under control,[a] lest after preaching to others 2I myself should be 3disqualified.

1 Corinthians 9:27 In-Context

25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
26 So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air.
27 But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.

Cross References 3

  • 1. [Romans 6:19]
  • 2. [Song of Songs 1:6]
  • 3. [Jeremiah 6:30; Romans 1:28; Hebrews 6:8]

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Greek I pummel my body and make it a slave
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