 And then thirdly, you must bring the body into subjection. Notice verse 27. He says in 1 Corinthians 9, 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. He said, I'm a preacher. I have told other people how to live for God. I have preached the Word of God to other people.