But I roughly treat my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
I chastise Here St. Paul shows the necessity of self-denial and mortification to subdue the flesh, and its inordinate desires. (Challoner)
Not even the labours of an apostle are exemptions from voluntary mortification and penance. _