In saying this, Paul was alluding to something with which the Corinthian Christians were well acquainted, namely, the rigorous training followed by the contestants at the Isthmian Games.
Seda öeldes vihjas Paulus millelegi, millega Korintose kristlased olid hästi tuttavad, nimelt rangele treeningule, millest Isthmose mängude võistlejad kinni pidasid.