1 Corinthians 9 - NASB & NRSV

Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. So… 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	Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. 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	But I punish my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified. self-control judgment body