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2 Timothy 2:5

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2:5Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner7 unless he competes according to the rules.8

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  1. 7 Grk “will not be crowned,” speaking of the wreath awarded to the victor.
  2. 8 According to the rules (Grk “lawfully, by law”) referring to the rules of competition. In the ancient world these included requirements for training as well as rules for the competition itself.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

NLTNew Living Translation

And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

And also if anyone competes he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

KJV 1900King James Version

And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.