2 Timothy 2:5
Strong's Lexicon
Likewise
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

a
τις (tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

contender
ἀθλῇ (athlē)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 118: To engage, compete, in an (athletic) contest. From athlos; to contend in the competitive games.

does not receive the crown
στεφανοῦται (stephanoutai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 4737: To crown, adorn, decorate. From stephanos; to adorn with an honorary wreath.

unless
ἐὰν (ean)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.

μὴ ()
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

he competes
ἀθλήσῃ (athlēsē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 118: To engage, compete, in an (athletic) contest. From athlos; to contend in the competitive games.

according to the rules.
νομίμως (nomimōs)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3545: Lawfully, rightfully. Adverb from a derivative of nomos; legitimately.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.

Young's Literal Translation
and if also any one may strive, he is not crowned, except he may strive lawfully;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

New American Standard Bible
Also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules.

King James Bible
And if a man also strive for masteries, [yet] is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor's crown except by competing according to the rules.

New Living Translation
And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules.

English Standard Version
An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

New American Standard Bible
Also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules.

King James Bible
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

International Standard Version
Moreover, no one who is an athlete wins a prize unless he competes according to the rules.

NET Bible
Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules.

American Standard Version
And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully.

English Revised Version
And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully.

Young's Literal Translation
and if also any one may strive, he is not crowned, except he may strive lawfully;
















Cross References
1 Corinthians 9:25
And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

2 Timothy 4:8
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

2 Timothy 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,

2 Timothy 2:4
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.

2 Timothy 2:3
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 2:2
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.

2 Timothy 2:6
The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

2 Timothy 2:7
Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

2 Timothy 2:8
Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
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