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2 Timothy 2:5

World English Bible

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

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2 Timothy 2:5 in other translations

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

2 Timothy 2:5 · American Standard Version

2 Timothy 2:5 in context

  1. 3You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
  2. 4No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
  3. 5Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
  4. 6The farmer who labors must be the first to get a share of the crops.
  5. 7Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.