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. chaplet of wild olive, parsley, &c.
incorruptible. Greek. aphthartos. See Romans 1:23. Compare 1 Peter 5:4.