2 Timothy 2:5
And if any one also contend in the public games, he is not crowned, unless he contend according to the laws.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
In Context
6It is necessary that, the farmer should labor, before he partakes of the fruits.
Cross References
Luke 13:24Strive to enter in through the strait gate; for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Philippians 1:15Some, indeed, preach the Christ, because of envy and a contentious disposition, and some because of good-will.
2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith:
Hebrews 2:9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, that he might, by the grace of God, taste death for every man―we see him, on account of his having suffered death, crowned with glory and honor.
James 1:12Blessed is the man that endures trial: for, being approved, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Revelation 2:10Fear none of the things which you are about to suffer; behold, the devil will throw some of you into prison, that you may be tried: and you shall have affliction ten days. Be faithful till death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 2:2-8
Ministerial Fortitude. ( a. d. 66.) 1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned,… Read the whole commentary →