1 Corinthians 9:27

New International Reader's Version

No, I train my body and bring it under control. Then after I have preached to others, I myself will not break the rules. If I did break them, I would fail to win the prize.

Cross References

Psalm 50:16

But here is what God says to a sinful person. “What right do you have to speak the words of my laws? How dare you speak the words of my covenant!

Exodus 37:22

The buds and branches came out from the lampstand. The whole lampstand was one piece hammered out of pure gold.

Jeremiah 6:30

They are like silver that is thrown away. That is because I have not accepted them.”

Luke 18:5

But this widow keeps bothering me. So I will see that things are made right for her. If I don’t, she will someday come and attack me!’ ”

Luke 9:25

What good is it if someone gains the whole world but loses or gives up their very self?

Acts 1:25

Show us who should take the place of Judas as an apostle. He gave up being an apostle to go where he belongs.”

Romans 8:13

If you live under the power of sin, you will die. But by the Spirit’s power you can put to death the sins you commit. Then you will live.

1 Corinthians 8:13

So suppose what I eat causes my brother or sister to fall into sin. Then what should I do? I will never eat meat again. In that way, I will not cause them to fall.

1 Corinthians 9:25

All who take part in the games train hard. They do it to get a crown that will not last. But we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

2 Corinthians 11:27

I have worked very hard. Often I have gone without sleep. I have been hungry and thirsty. Often I have gone without food. I have been cold and naked.

Colossians 3:5

So put to death anything that comes from sinful desires. Get rid of sexual sins and impure acts. Don’t let your feelings get out of control. Remove from your life all evil desires. Stop always wanting more and more. You might as well be worshiping statues of gods.

2 Timothy 2:22

Run away from the evil things that young people long for. Try hard to do what is right. Have faith, love and peace. Do these things together with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

1 Peter 2:11

Dear friends, you are outsiders and those who wander in this world. So I’m asking you not to give in to your sinful desires. They fight against your soul.

2 Peter 2:15

They have left God’s way. They have wandered off. They follow the way of Balaam, son of Beor. He loved to get paid for doing his evil work.