1 Corinthians 9 - NKJV & NCB

And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things… 1 Corinthians 9:25

And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. 1 Corinthians 9:25	Everyone who seeks a prize submits himself to rigorous self-discipline in every respect. They do so to win a perishable crown, while we seek an imperishable one. self-control reward eternal life
But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27	Rather, I discipline my body and bring it under control, for fear that after preaching to others I myself may be disqualified. self-control judgment body