2 Timothy 2:5
Similarly, an athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
Text-Critical English NT
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 hardworking farmer ought to receive the first share of the crops.
Cross References
Luke 13:24“Strive to enter through the narrow gate. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able to.
Philippians 1:15Some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others do it out 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 do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
James 1:12Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Revelation 2:10Do not be afraid of what yoʋ are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give yoʋ 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 →