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2 Timothy 2:5
For he also that striveth for the mastery is not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
2 Timothy 2:5 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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2 Timothy 2:5 in other translations
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
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In context
2 And the things which thou hast heard of me by many witnesses, the same commend to faithful men who shall be fit to teach others also.
3 Labour as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No man, being a soldier to God, entangleth himself with secular businesses: that he may please him to whom he hath engaged himself.
5 For he also that striveth for the mastery is not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
6 The husbandman that laboureth must first partake of the fruits.
7 Understand what I say: for the Lord will give thee in all things understanding.
8 Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ is risen again from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel:
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