In 1 Corinthians 9:25, Paul describes the athlete's strict training — the same discipline he applies to his own body in 9:27.

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 shows that even extraordinary gifts without love make one 'nothing' — echoing Paul's fear of being disqualified despite preaching.

In 1 Corinthians 6:12, Paul says he will not be mastered by anything — the same principle of self-mastery he applies to his body in 9:27.

In 1 Corinthians 8:13, Paul likewise denies himself (never eating meat) to avoid causing a brother to stumble — both are self-discipline for the gospel's sake.

Jeremiah 6:30 calls Israel 'rejected silver' (adokimos in LXX) — directly parallels Paul's term for being disqualified.

In 1 Peter 2:11, believers are urged to abstain from fleshly lusts that war against the soul — directly paralleling Paul's discipline of the body.

In 2Co 13:5, Paul calls believers to examine themselves — the same testing theme to avoid being disqualified.

In Romans 8:13, Paul says by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body — directly parallel to disciplining the body to avoid disqualification.

Acts 1:16 describes Judas, an apostle who became a traitor — a stark example of one who preached yet was disqualified.

Luke 13:26 has those who shared meals with Jesus being turned away — echoes Paul's fear of being known yet rejected.

Psalm 50:16 rebukes those who recite God's laws but reject discipline — similar to Paul's concern about preaching yet being disqualified.

Luke 12:45-47 shows a servant who misbehaves while master is away, then is severely punished — mirrors the risk of disqualification after being trusted.

Luke 9:25 asks what profit to gain the world but lose oneself — parallels Paul's fear of saving others but losing his own soul.

Luke 13:27 continues Jesus' rejection of 'workers of evil' — same warning as Paul's disqualification for lack of discipline.

Matthew 7:21-23 describes prophets cast out by Jesus — directly parallels Paul's fear of being disqualified despite preaching.

Matthew 5:29 commands radical self-mutilation to avoid sin — extreme bodily discipline to prevent being disqualified, just as Paul does.

James 3:2 speaks of bridling the whole body — the same self-control Paul exercises to keep his body under subjection.

1 Timothy 4:16 commands watching oneself and teaching to save both self and hearers — directly paralleling Paul's fear of being disqualified after preaching.

Matthew 26:41 warns the flesh is weak — the very reason Paul disciplines his body to avoid falling.

Mark 9:43 commands radical self-mutilation to avoid sin — echoing Paul's rigorous discipline to prevent disqualification.

Romans 2:21 condemns teaching others while failing oneself — the very hypocrisy Paul fears in being disqualified after preaching.

In 2Co 13:6, Paul hopes that he has not failed the test — directly mirroring his fear of disqualification here.

In Colossians 3:5, Paul calls to put to death earthly members — a command to mortify the flesh, echoing his own discipline of the body.

2 Peter 2:15 cites Balaam, a prophet who went astray for profit — similar to Paul's warning of being disqualified despite preaching.

2 Corinthians 5:9 sets pleasing God as the aim — the same motivation behind Paul's bodily discipline to be approved.

Philippians 3:11 expresses hope of attaining resurrection — Paul's striving mirrors his discipline to avoid disqualification.

In 2 Timothy 2:22, Paul urges fleeing youthful lusts and pursuing righteousness — a similar call to bodily self-control and holy living.

Hebrews 4:1 warns against failing to reach God's rest — a similar fear of falling short despite having preached to others.

Acts 20:28 urges leaders to watch themselves and the flock — similar to Paul's vigilance over his own body for ministry's sake.