1 Corinthians
9:24-27
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- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- IV.XXXVII.7, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter III, Ad Martyras, Tertullian (c.197)
- III.16, IV.15, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- V.XLIX, VII.LII, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
- Epistle VIII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
- From the
Geneva Notes.
- "...it was hard for those who were accustomed to loose living, especially when they pretended the liberty of the Gospel, to be restrained in these banquets. But on the other hand, the apostle calls them by a pleasant similitude, and also by his own example, to sobriety and mortification of the flesh, showing that they cannot be fit to run or wrestle (as then the games of Isthmies were) who pamper up their bodies. And therefore affirming that they can have no reward unless they take another course and manner of life."
- From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
- "Those who ran in these games were kept to a spare diet. They used themselves to hardships. They practised the exercises."
- From
Wesley's
Notes.
- "How much greater encouragement have you to run; since ye may all receive the prize of your high calling!"
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "...not as one that beateth the air--instead of beating the adversary. Alluding to the sciamachia or sparring in the school in sham-fight (compare 1Co 14:9), wherein they struck out into the air as if at an imaginary adversary. The real adversary is Satan acting on us through the flesh."
- From The
People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "He had spoken of self denial in order to secure gospel success. He now enforces the need of sparing no effort, self denial or exertion, to win the crown."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Commentary, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Eric Barreto, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
- "In the end, the athlete in Paul's metaphor does not strive for her own sake but for the sake of God's call to God's people."
- "The Politics of 1 Cointhians 9:24-17," Aaron Howard, Political Theology, 2012.
- Commentary,
1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Karl Jacobson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
- "The proclamation of the gospel, be it public or private, in front of an audience or one-to-one, can be difficult. As Paul says elsewhere it may seem like foolishness and folly to many who hear it, and this will, from time to time, reflect back on we who proclaim it. But this is our imperishable wreath, the life and salvation of those for whom and with whom we run this race."
-
"First
Thoughts on Passages on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Epiphany 6, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
- "Paul's Lord, Jesus, was not a slave of patterns (or the lord of patterns!) and obsessed with being a lord, but one who emptied himself, poured himself out."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "Sports in the Christian Life," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sports," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008.
- "Run the Race to Get the Prize," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- Commentary, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Eric Barreto, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
- Articles & Background:
- "The Agon Topos in Paul and Hellenistic Moralists," Russell B. Sisson, Queen: A Journal of Rhetoric and Power.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Garland, David E.,
"The Dispute Over food Sacrificed to Idols (1 Cor 8:1 - 11:1),"
Perspectives in Religious Studies, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hullinger, Jerry M.,
"The Historical Background of Paul's Athletic Allusions," Bibliotheca
Sacra, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Nasuti, Harry P., "The Woes of the Prophets and the
Rights of the Apostle: The Internal Dynamics of 1 Corinthians 9," The
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1988.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Smit, Joop F.M.,
"The Rhetorical Disposition of First Corinthians 8:7 - 9:27," the
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1997.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Smit Sibinga, Joost, "The Composition
of 1 Corinthians 9 and Its Context," Novum Testament, 1998.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Songer, Harold S.,
"Problems Arising from the Worship of Idols: 1 Corinthians 8:1-11:1,"
Review & Expositor, 1983.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Still, E. Coye, III,
"Paul's Aims Regarding EIDWLOTHUTA: A New Proposal for Interpreting 1
Corinthians 8:1-11:1," Novum Testamentum, 2002.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Sumney, Jerry L.,
"The Place of 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 in Paul's Argument," Journal of
Biblical Literature, 2000.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Willis, Wendell, "1 Corinthians 8-10:
A Retrospective after Twenty-Five Years," Restoration Quarterly,
2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Garland, David E.,
"The Dispute Over food Sacrificed to Idols (1 Cor 8:1 - 11:1),"
Perspectives in Religious Studies, 2003.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Epiphany 6B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Let the Games Begin!" Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
- "The World Game," Rev. Dr. Edgar Mayer, Lutheran Church of Australia.
- "We Run for a Crown that Will Last Forever," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- "Running the Race," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
- Drama:
- "Avoid, Ignore or Quit," Joanne Miller, dramatix.
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Movies and movie scenes with these themes:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Corinthians
