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.
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English Standard Version
But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.
New International Version
No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.
Catholic Public Domain Version
Instead, I chastise my body, so as to redirect it into servitude. Otherwise, I might preach to others, but become myself an outcast