1 Corinthians 9:27

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I keep my body under control and make it my slave, so I won't lose out after telling the good news to others.

Cross References

Psalm 50:16

But to the wicked I say: “You don't have the right to mention my laws or claim to keep our agreement!

Exodus 37:22

The lampstand, including its branches and decorative flowers, was made from a single piece of hammered pure gold.

Luke 18:5

I will help this widow because she keeps on bothering me. If I don't help her, she will wear me out.”

Luke 9:25

What will you gain, if you own the whole world but destroy yourself or waste your life?

Acts 1:25

to be an apostle and to serve in place of Judas, who got what he deserved.”

Romans 8:13

If you do, you will die. But you will live, if by the help of God's Spirit you say “No” to your desires.

1 Corinthians 8:13

So if I hurt one of the Lord's followers by what I eat, I will never eat meat as long as I live.

1 Corinthians 9:25

Athletes work hard to win a crown that cannot last, but we do it for a crown that will last for ever.

2 Corinthians 11:27

I have worked and struggled and spent many sleepless nights. I have gone hungry and thirsty and often had nothing to eat. I have been cold from not having enough clothes to keep me warm.

Colossians 3:5

Don't be controlled by your body. Kill every desire for the wrong kind of sex. Don't be immoral or indecent or have evil thoughts. Don't be greedy, which is the same as worshipping idols.

2 Timothy 2:22

Run from temptations that capture young people. Always do the right thing. Be faithful, loving, and easy to get along with. Worship with people whose hearts are pure.

1 Peter 2:11

Dear friends, you are foreigners and strangers on this earth. So I beg you not to surrender to those desires that fight against you.

2 Peter 2:15

They have left the true road and have gone down the wrong path by following the example of the prophet Balaam. He was the son of Beor and loved what he got from being a criminal.