1 Corinthians 9:25

striveth for the mastery . Greek. agonizomai. See Luke 13:24 . The usual term for contending in the games.

is temperate = exercises self-control. Greek. enkrateuomai. See 1 Corinthians 7:9 . This refers to the severe training, extending over many months, before the contest.

to obtain = in order that (Greek. hina) they may receive, Same word as "receive" in 1 Corinthians 9:24 .

corruptible . Greek. phthartos. See Romans 1:23 .

crown . Greek. stephanos. See first occurance: Matthew 27:29 . The crown was a chaplet of wild olive, parsley, &c.

incorruptible . Greek. aphthartos. See Romans 1:23 . Compare 1 Peter 5:4 .