1 Corinthians 9:24-27

§ 30. PAUL'S ASCETICISM. The last words of § 29 indicate that the writer feels his own salvation to be bound up in his mission to his fellowmen. The self-denial practised for the latter of these objects is necessary, in point of fact, for both. His example should teach the Cor [1383] the need of stern self-discipline on their personal account, as well as in the interests of weaker brethren. From 1 Corinthians 9:24 onwards to 1 Corinthians 10:22 P. pursues this line of warning, addressed to men who were imperilling their own souls by self-indulgence and worldly conformity. Of the danger of missing the prize of life through indiscipline P. is keenly sensible in his own case; he conveys his apprehension under the picture, so familiar to the Cor [1384], of the Isthmian Games.

[1383] Corinth, Corinthian or Corinthians.

[1384] Corinth, Corinthian or Corinthians.