1 Corinthians 9 - NCB & ESV

Everyone who seeks a prize submits himself to rigorous self-discipline in every… 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. 1 Corinthians 9:25	Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. self-control reward eternal life
Rather, I discipline my body and bring it under control, for fear that after preaching to others I myself may be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27	But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. self-control judgment body