Introduction: We are witnessing much interest in Bible crowns. There are two nouns translated "crown" in the Greek New Testament. They are, stephanos ("that which surrounds") and diadem. Often involved with "crown" is the idea of benefit, victory and being triumphant, as we shall see.

I. Crown of wisdom and understanding.

  A. Proverbs 4: 1-9; 1: 1-9
  B.True wisdom is not found in human philosophy.
    1. James 1: 5; Colossians 1: 9-10.

II. Crown of excellent wife.

  A. Proverbs 12: 4
  B. The wife can be an asset to the husband.
    1. Proverbs 31: 10-31, Proverbs 18: 22.
      a. Cp. Proverbs 19: 13-14; 21: 9

III. The Silver-haired head crown.

  A. Proverbs 16: 31; 20: 29
  B. There is honor in old age and consequent respect.
    1. Leviticus 19: 32; 1Timothy 5: 1-2

IV. The crown of children's children.

  A. Proverbs 17: 6
  B. Grandchildren also offer both great joy and responsibility.

V. Beloved and longed for brethren crown.

  A. Philippians 4: 1
    1.Paul regarded the saints at Philippi as his "joy and crown" (Phili. 1: 1-8, 2: 12, 13).

VI. A crown of thorns.

  A. Matthew 27: 27-31
    1.I Peter 2: 21-24; 4: 16, 19

VII. An incorruptible crown.