Devine Scripture

2 Timothy 2:5

2 Timothy chapter 2 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.4No soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

v.5This passage

v.6The husbandman that laboreth must be the first to partake of the fruits.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Hebrews 2:9

    But we behold him who hath been made a little lower than the angels, even Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for every man.

  • Philippians 1:15

    Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

  • Revelation 2:10

    Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer: behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.

  • Luke 13:24

    Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

  • 1 Peter 5:4

    And when the chief Shepherd shall be manifested, ye shall receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.

  • Colossians 1:29

    whereunto I labor also, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.