I Corinthians · Chapter 9 King James Version

I Corinthians 9:27

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The Scripture

(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In chapter 9 the apostle Paul urges believers to run their spiritual race with perseverance, not seeking honor or human approval, and to guard their hearts against false teachers. He warns against being swayed by empty boasting and stresses that true victory comes from integrity and love of God.

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