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1 Corinthians 9:26-27
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26 Therefore I (A)run in such a way as not to run aimlessly; I box in such a way, as [a]to avoid (B)hitting air; 27 but I strictly discipline (C)my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 9:26 Lit not hitting
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1 Corinthians 9:26-27
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26 So I do not run aimlessly; I (A)do not box as one (B)beating the air. 27 But I discipline my body and (C)keep it under control,[a] lest after preaching to others (D)I myself should be (E)disqualified.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 9:27 Greek I pummel my body and make it a slave
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