1 Corinthians 9:27

1 Corinthians 9:27 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

27No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

27but I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

27but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

27But [like a boxer] I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached [the gospel] to others, I myself will not somehow be disqualified [as unfit for service].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

27No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

27No, I train my body and bring it under control. Then after I have preached to others, I myself will not break the rules. If I did break them, I would fail to win the prize.

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