Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. — The athlete's training (egkrateuetai) is strict, punishing. Their reward is stephanos phthartēs (perishable crown), while Christians pursue an aphthartos (imperishable) crown. The contrast motivates: eternal reward surpasses temporal recognition. The training necessary for earthly achievement is minimal compared to spiritual discipline.

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