1 Corinthians 9:27

But I beat and bruise my body and make it my slave, so that after I have called others to the contest I may not be disqualified myself.

Colossians 3:5

So treat as dead your physical nature, as far as immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed are concerned; for it is really idolatry.

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Their knops and their branches were of the same: all of it was one beaten work of pure gold.

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1 Corinthians 9:27
But I beat and bruise my body and make it my slave, so that after I have called others to the contest I may not be disqualified myself.
Colossians 3:5
So treat as dead your physical nature, as far as immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed are concerned; for it is really idolatry.