2 Timothy 2:5
But if indeed any one may fight, he is not crowned unless he may fight lawfully.
1902 William Baxter Godbey 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
6It behooves the toiling farmer first to partake of the fruits.
Cross References
Luke 13:24Agonize to enter in through the narrow gate: because many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
Philippians 1:15Some indeed through envy and strife, and some through good will, are preaching Christ:
2 Timothy 4:7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Hebrews 2:9But we see Jesus humiliated somewhat in comparison with the angels, having been crowned with glory and honor on account of the suffering of death, in order that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
James 1:12Happy is the man who endures temptation: because, being proved, he will receive a crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him with divine love.
Revelation 2:10Fear not those things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you a 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 →