New Testament · SCRIPTURE
2 Timothy 2:5
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
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.
Berean Literal Bible
Now also, if anyone competes, he is not crowned unless he shall have competed lawfully.
READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
2 Timothy 2
3 Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
5 Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
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