2 Timothy 2:5
And if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
Revised King James 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
6The farmer who labours must be first to partake of the fruits.
Cross References
Luke 13:24Strive to enter in at the narrow gate: for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Philippians 1:15Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry; and some also from good will;
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, who was made for a little while lower than the angels, crowned with glory and honour because he suffered death; that he, by the grace of God, should taste death for every man.
James 1:12Blessed is the man who endures trial: for when he has stood the test, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Revelation 2:10Do not fear any of those things which you shall suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you shall have tribulation ten days: be faithful to 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 →