1 Corinthians 9:24-27 In-Context

　　22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.

　　23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.

　　24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.

　　25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

　　26 Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air.

　　27 No, 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.