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1 Corinthians 9:26-27
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
1 Corinthians 9:26-27
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
26 So-indeed I run in this manner, as not aimlessly[a]. I box in this manner, as not beating the air. 27 But I bruise my body and make it my slave, that having proclaimed to others, I myself should not somehow become disapproved[b].
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- 1 Corinthians 9:26 Or, uncertainly, unknowingly.
- 1 Corinthians 9:27 That is, for the prize, v 24. Or, disqualified. Positively stated, that I might receive my reward and keep it. The Corinthians could seem to win a reward based on knowledge, but lose it due to the impact of their behavior on others.
1 Corinthians 9:26-27
New International Version
1 Corinthians 9:26-27
New International Version
26 Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly;(A) I do not fight like a boxer beating the air.(B) 27 No, I strike a blow to my body(C) and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.(D)
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