2 Timothy 2:5 bbe — And if a man takes part in a competition he does not get the crown if he has not kept the rules.

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"And if a man takes part in a competition he does not get the crown if he has not kept the rules."

— 2 Timothy 2:5, Bible in Basic English

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“And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.”
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2 Timothy 2 — Context

And the things which I have said to you before a number of witnesses, give to those of the faith, so that they may be teachers of others.

Be ready to do without the comforts of life, as one of the army of Christ Jesus.

A fighting man, when he is with the army, keeps himself free from the business of this life so that he may be pleasing to him who has taken him into his army.

And if a man takes part in a competition he does not get the crown if he has not kept the rules.

It is right for the worker in the fields to be the first to take of the fruit.

Give thought to what I say; for the Lord will give you wisdom in all things.

Keep in mind Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, who came back from the dead, as my good news gives witness:

2 Timothy 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 2:5 say?

2 Timothy 2:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And if a man takes part in a competition he does not get the crown if he has not kept the rules.”

Where is 2 Timothy 2:5 in the Bible?

2 Timothy 2:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 2, verse 5.

Who wrote 2 Timothy?

2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.

What is the book of 2 Timothy about?

Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."

What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?

2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 2:5.

What translation should I read 2 Timothy 2:5 in?

2 Timothy 2:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Timothy 2:5?

2 Timothy 2:5 reads (BBE): “And if a man takes part in a competition he does not get the crown if he has not kept the rules.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

2 Timothy 2:5 bbe — And if a man takes part in a competition he does not get the crown if he has not kept the rules.

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