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2 Timothy 2:5The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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ἐὰν δὲ καὶ ἀθλῇ τις, οὐ στεφανοῦται ἐὰν μὴ νομίμως ἀθλήσῃ·
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2 Timothy 2:5American Standard Version
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5 And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowded, except he have contended lawfully.
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2 Timothy 2:5The Emphasized Bible
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5 If moreover any man contend even in the games He is not crowned unless lawfully he contend;
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2 Timothy 2:5King James Version
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5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
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2 Timothy Study Notes—Chapter 2New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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in the games: Paul here uses athletic games to illustrate the Christian way of life. Athletes had to compete according to the rules. Inscriptions listing game rules were posted where competitions took place. Bribery was forbidden, and the rules were strictly enforced by the judges. Athletes who broke one or more rules in training or in the contest itself were disqualified. Similarly, Christians must adhere to God’s standards and his requirements for life in order to receive divine approval. Timothy was to do his part “in suffering adversity” and not attempt to lessen his struggle by disregarding any of God’s requirements.—2Ti 2:3; see study notes on 1Co 9:24, 25; 1Ti 4:7, 8; see also Media Gallery, “A Crown That Can Perish.”
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