1 Corinthians 9:27

And bring it under complete control. Paul accepts as necessary the strict discipline of his own body, if he is to win the race. Compare 2 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Peter 4:1-2. To keep from being rejected. I cannot believe that Paul had any great fear of this, even though it was a possibility. After having called others. At the beginning of the games, a herald called out the names of the contestants, who were then examined to be certain they were qualified to compete. After the contest, each of the competitors was again examined and judged on the basis of how well they had competed. If the judges felt they had not done their best, they were disqualified and lost the prize. Even though the victory is already won in Christ on the cross, we personally can be disqualified. We must try hard to make God's choice of us a permanent experience (2 Peter 1:10).