1 Corinthians 9:27

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No, I train my body and bring it under control, so that after I’ve preached to others, I won’t be disqualified myself.

Cross References

Romans 8:13

If you live that way, you’ll die. But if, by the Spirit’s power, you put to death the wrong things people do in their bodies, then you will live.

1 Corinthians 9:25

Everyone who competes in the games trains hard. They do that to get a crown that won’t last. But we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

Colossians 3:5

So put to death anything that comes from your wrong desires: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.

1 Peter 2:11

Dear friends, in this world you’re outsiders who are living away from their land. So don’t give in to your wrong desires, which fight against your soul.

1 Corinthians 8:13

So if eating food sacrificed to idols would cause my brother or sister to fall into sin, I’ll never eat that food again. That way, I won’t ever cause them to fall.

Luke 9:25

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

2 Timothy 2:22

So stay away from the bad things that young people often want. Try hard to do what’s right and to have faith, love, and peace. Do these things together with all those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

2 Corinthians 11:27

I’ve worked very hard and often gone without sleep. I’ve been hungry and thirsty and gone without food; I’ve been cold and lacked clothes.

2 Peter 2:15

They’ve left God’s way and wandered off. They follow the way of Balaam, son of Beor, who did wrong just to get money.

Acts 1:25

Show us which of these two you’ve chosen to take the place of Judas, who gave up being an apostle to go where he belongs.”

Luke 18:5

because this widow keeps bothering me, I’m going to see that things are made right for her. If I don’t, someday she’ll pester me to death!’ ”