Bible verse
Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
2 Timothy 2:5 · BSB
The verses around it, from 2 Timothy 2.
1 You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.
3 Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.
5 Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,
9 for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
KJV
And if a man also strive for masteries, [yet] is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
ASV
And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully.
ERV
And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully.
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