2 Timothy 2:5 “Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes a…”

2 Timothy 2:5

Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.

American Standard Version

And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully.

Geneva Bible 1599

And if any man also striue for a Masterie, he is not crowned, except he striue as he ought to doe.

Darby Translation

And if also any one contend [in the games], he is not crowned unless he contend lawfully.

Young's Literal Translation

and if also any one may strive, he is not crowned, except he may strive lawfully;

Bible in Basic English

And if a man takes part in a competition he does not get the crown if he has not kept the rules.

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Cross references

“strive”

1 Corinthians 9:24–27 Colossians 1:29 Luke 13:24 Philippians 1:15 Hebrews 12:4

1 Corinthians 9:24–27 · BSB

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.

Colossians 1:29 · BSB

To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.

Luke 13:24 · BSB

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.

Philippians 1:15 · BSB

It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

Hebrews 12:4 · BSB

In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.

“is he”

Revelation 3:11 James 1:12 Hebrews 2:7 Revelation 2:10 Hebrews 2:9 1 Peter 5:4

Revelation 3:11 · BSB

I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

James 1:12 · BSB

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

Hebrews 2:7 · BSB

You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor

Revelation 2:10 · BSB

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown…

Hebrews 2:9 · BSB

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.

1 Peter 5:4 · BSB

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.

6The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.

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