2 Timothy 2:5
And if a man contendeth in the games, he is not crowned, unless he contendeth lawfully.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
In Context
6The husbandman that laboreth must be the first partaker of the fruits.
Cross References
Luke 13:24Strive to enter in through the narrow door; for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
Philippians 1:15Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from good will.
2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith;
Hebrews 2:9But we see him who was made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor; that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
James 1:12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he is approved, he will receive the crown of life, which He promised to them that love him.
Revelation 2:10Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer. Behold, now, the Devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye will have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee 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 →