1 Corinthians 9:25 meaning and explanation
Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.
1 Corinthians 9:25, Berean Standard Bible
Explanation preview
Paul is writing to the church in Corinth, a city famous for its athletic contests, and he draws on that familiar picture to describe the Christian life. The Greek word for the prize is stephanos, the victor's wreath of leaves or wild celery, which faded within days.
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