1 Corinthians 9 - NASB & NIV

Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do… 1 Corinthians 9:25

Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. So they do it to obtain a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 1 Corinthians 9:25	Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. self-control reward eternal life
But I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27	No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. self-control judgment body