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The Athlete's Discipline
Paul uses the image of a Greek athlete who practices extreme self-control in diet and lifestyle. Commentators explain that these athletes endured rigorous training for a simple wreath of leaves. The lesson is clear: if they sacrifice so much for a temporary prize, Christians should be even more dedicated in their spiritual discipline for an eternal one.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Theologian
And every man that strives for the mastery. o agwnizomenov. That agonizes; that is, that is engaged in the exercise of w…
That striveth in the games (ο αγωνιζομενος). Common verb for contest in the athletic games (αγων), sometimes with the cognate accu…
19th Century
Bishop
Every man that striveth for the mastery.—Better, Every one that enters into the contest. The Greek word (agonizomenos…
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19th Century
Preacher
Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
The athletes who competed in the Grecian games passed throug…
By way of practical application, Paul now gives a strong exhortation for Christian self-denial, using himself as an example and employing athletic …
16th Century
Theologian
Now every one that striveth. As he had exhorted to perseverance, it remained to state in what way they must persevere. This second
17th Century
Pastor
And every man that strives for the mastery
Either in running a race, or in wrestling; for the word here used agrees …
17th Century
Minister
The apostle compares himself to the racers and combatants in the Isthmian games, which were well known to the Corinthians. But in the Christian rac…