1 Corinthians 9:27

But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 9:27

BSB
No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
AKJV
But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
CPDV
Instead, I chastise my body, so as to redirect it into servitude. Otherwise, I might preach to others, but become myself an outcast.
ERV
but I buffet my body, and bring it into bondage: lest by any means, after that I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected.
NHEB
but I beat my body and bring it into submission, lest by any means, after I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected.
SMT
But I give my body a blow under the eyes, and reduce to bondage: lest having proclaimed to others, I myself be rejected.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 9:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 9:27
Summary
Paul disciplines body to avoid spiritual failure
Event
Emphasizing personal discipline
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching