1 Corinthians 9:27

“But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 9:27

But I keepe vnder my body, and bring it into subiection: lest that by any meanes when I haue preached to others, I my selfe should be a castaway.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original 1 Corinthians chapter 9

but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

but I buffet my body, and bring it into bondage: lest by any means, after that I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But I give blows to my body, and keep it under control, for fear that, after having given the good news to others, I myself might not have God's approval.
- Basic English Bible

But I buffet my body, and lead it captive, lest [after] having preached to others I should be myself rejected.
- Darby Bible

But I chastise my body, and bring it into subjection: lest perhaps, when I have preached to others, I myself should become a castaway.
- Douay Rheims Bible

But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest by any means when I have preached to others, I myself should be a cast-away.
- Webster's Bible

but I hit hard and straight at my own body and lead it off into slavery, lest possibly, after I have been a herald to others, I should myself be rejected.
- Weymouth Bible

but I beat my body and bring it into submission, lest by any means, after I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected.
- World English Bible

but Y chastise my bodi, and bryng it in to seruage; lest perauenture whanne Y preche to othere, Y my silf be maad repreuable.
- Wycliffe Bible

but I chastise my body, and bring [it] into servitude, lest by any means, having preached to others -- I myself may become disapproved.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Lee Smith's comment on 2015-06-09 06:45:16:

It is vital that we take care of the temple of the Almighty God, which is our physical body. Discipline in every area is crucial and essential,diet proper and balance nutrition help to keep you healthy and vibrant.A little exercise to keep the body tone,especially the midriff area. Paul the Apostle is of course speaking universally concerning our entire being been a testimony of discipline in purity,holiness and balance in total surrender and obedience to the Holy Trinity

Faustino Rocha's comment on 2015-03-04 13:51:57:

It 's all there. Even though one is called, you can lose yourreward, eternal life, through lack of discipline. The Bible even speaks of giving such people over to the devil so that, while thier body would be lost, their soul would be preserved. You can 't live is you want, and make it into heaven. Holiness, without which NO MAN shall see God

vera bunnell's comment on 2014-11-16 12:36:26:

That what we teach should already in our lives, through the Holy Spirit leading. We can understand the will of God. Love for God is to be our motivation and teach ad so.

Billy J. Manuel's comment on 2014-01-13 05:40:48:

I might become a castaway through neglect, rebellion, or apathy toward my Lord and my God. However, His word does not become useless regardless of the vessel containing it. Some of the proof of election to office holder is endurance through suffering for the word, not losing faith in the midst of fiery trials, and not allowing foolish thinking and talking to cause us to blaspheme the vital Holy Spirit. It involves clinging to that Almighty hand in spite of every physical, mental, and spiritual attack that might make those persons who are not truly committed to the Lord begin to turn back to the ways of the world (like Lot's wife did) due to disillusionment,discouragement and hungers for things God's people have divorced themselves from. Thank God that Jesus never became discouraged and He will not forsake those who remain true to Him through every trial. "Even a broken vessel has use to God if it is clean."

philip boncore's comment on 2013-12-05 02:38:01:

Bottom line is
you can do all things through Christ which strengthens you through the spirit god has given you.the word says let this renewed mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus phil2:5 also you can speak in tongues which stenghens the inner man
by apply this word your body can be in subjection to your mind in a great way. Gods way John 4:4 Worship God in spirit and Truth

Fran's comment on 2013-06-20 15:42:51:

I'm sad because my body ( in the area of eating) is out of control at times. I fail , at times, miserably in this area and at times am successful, but I wish that I was successful all the time.

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