The Corinthians Did Not Have The Crown

The Corinthians had been in the body of Christ for about ten years when this scripture was written. They did not have the crown at this point. He told the Corinthians that they were to run like there was only one runner who would win (1 Cor 9:24). The prize is the incorruptible crown. Paul testifies that he himself did not have the crown at this time. He also was running to obtain the incorruptible crown. "...Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly..." (1 Cor 9:25-26). The point here is that neither the Corinthians nor Paul had the crown. They were required to run swiftly so they could win the prize. Faithful New Testament Christians will listen wisely and carefully to their Lord's direction.




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