1 Corinthians 9:24-27

English Standard Version

²⁴Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives ^(A)the prize? So ^(B)run that you may obtain it. ²⁵Every ^(C)athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we ^(D)an imperishable. ²⁶So I do not run aimlessly; I ^(E)do not box as one ^(F)beating the air. ²⁷But I discipline my body and ^(G)keep it under control,^[a] lest after preaching to others ^(H)I myself should be ^(I)disqualified.

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

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

New American Standard Bible

²⁴^(A)Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives ^(B)the prize? ^(C)Run in such a way that you may win. ²⁵Everyone who ^(D)competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. So they do it to obtain a perishable ^(E)wreath, but we an imperishable. ²⁶Therefore I ^(F)run in such a way as not to run aimlessly; I box in such a way, as ^[a]to avoid ^(G)hitting air; ²⁷but I strictly discipline ^(H)my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.