1 Corinthians 9 - NRSV & NLT

Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a… 1 Corinthians 9:25

Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. 1 Corinthians 9:25	All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. self-control reward eternal life
But I punish my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27	I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified. self-control judgment body