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1 Corinthians 9:26-27
New Testament for Everyone
1 Corinthians 9:26-27
New Testament for Everyone
26 Well then: I don’t run in an aimless fashion! I don’t box like someone punching the air! 27 No: I give my body rough treatment, and make it my slave, in case, after announcing the message to others, I myself should end up being disqualified.
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1 Corinthians 9:26-27
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1 Corinthians 9:26-27
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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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