1 Corinthians 9:27

Bible in Basic English 1965

But I give blows to my body, and keep it under control, for fear that, after having given the good news to others, I myself might not have God's approval.

Cross References

Psalm 50:16

But to the sinner, God says, What are you doing, talking of my laws, or taking the words of my agreement in your mouth?

Exodus 37:22

The buds and the branches were made of the same metal, all together one complete work of the best hammered gold.

Jeremiah 6:30

They will be named waste silver, because the Lord has given them up.

Luke 18:5

Because this widow is a trouble to me, I will give her her right; for if not, I will be completely tired out by her frequent coming.

Luke 9:25

For what profit will a man have if he gets all the world, but undergoes loss or destruction himself?

Acts 1:25

To take that position as a servant and Apostle, from which Judas by his sin was shut out, so that he might go to his place.

Romans 8:13

For if you go in the way of the flesh, death will come on you; but if by the Spirit you put to death the works of the body, you will have life.

1 Corinthians 8:13

For this reason, if food is a cause of trouble to my brother, I will give up taking meat for ever, so that I may not be a cause of trouble to my brother.

1 Corinthians 9:25

And every man who takes part in the sports has self-control in all things. Now they do it to get a crown which is of this world, but we for an eternal crown.

2 Corinthians 11:27

In hard work and weariness, in frequent watchings, going without food and drink, cold and in need of clothing.

Colossians 3:5

Then put to death your bodies which are of the earth; wrong use of the flesh, unclean things, passion, evil desires and envy, which is the worship of strange gods;

2 Timothy 2:22

But keep yourself from those desires of the flesh which are strong when the body is young, and go after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those whose prayers go up to the Lord from a clean heart.

1 Peter 2:11

My loved ones, I make this request with all my heart, that, as those for whom this world is a strange country, you will keep yourselves from the desires of the flesh which make war against the soul;

2 Peter 2:15

Turning out of the true way, they have gone wandering in error, after the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who was pleased to take payment for wrongdoing;