American Standard Version
"And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully. "
— 2 Timothy 2:5, American Standard Version
“And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.”
“Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn't crowned unless he has competed by the rules.”
“Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules.”
“For he also that striveth for the mastery is not crowned, except he strive lawfully.”
“And if a man takes part in a competition he does not get the crown if he has not kept the rules.”
“And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.”
And the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
No soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully.
The husbandman that laboreth must be the first to partake of the fruits.
Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things.
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel: