19 The Victor's Crown
The Sufficiency of Christ Part 2. Philippians 4:17 17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account (KJV). Paul acknowledges the genuine mission here. The Philippians would receive rewards for their work. Paul knew the rewards (crowns) that the genuine believer would receive for the work we pursue in Christ’s name. He didn’t care for himself just for them as he expressed their faithfulness to the cause of Christ. There five such crowns mentioned in Scripture. The first crown is called the incorruptible crown in. Cr 9:24-25 This is a crown …