⁵ Examine yourselves^(A) to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves.^(B) Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you^(C)—unless, of course, you fail the test?

²⁸ Everyone ought to examine themselves^(A) before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup.

²⁷ No, I strike a blow to my body^(A) and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.^(B)

¹⁵ See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God^(A) and that no bitter root^(B) grows up to cause trouble and defile many.

⁴ Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone,^(A) without comparing themselves to someone else,^(B)

²⁰ I have been crucified with Christ^(A) and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.^(B) The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God,^(C) who loved me^(D) and gave himself for me.^(E)