2 Timothy 2:5
Also, if someone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes by the rules.
Unlocked Literal 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
6It is necessary that the hardworking farmer receive his share of the crops first.
Cross References
Luke 13:24“Struggle to enter through the narrow door, because, I say to you, many will want to enter, but will not be able to enter.
Philippians 1:15Some indeed even proclaim Christ out of envy and strife, and also others out of good will.
2 Timothy 4:7I have competed in the good contest; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.
Hebrews 2:9But we see him who was made lower than the angels for a little while, Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of his suffering and death, so that by God's grace he might taste death for everyone.
James 1:12Blessed is the man who endures testing. For after he has passed the test, he will receive the crown of life, which has been promised to those who love God.
Revelation 2:10Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look! The devil is about to throw some of you into prison so that you will be tested, and you will suffer for ten days. Be faithful until 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 →