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2 Timothy 2:5

English Standard Version

5 An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

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American Standard Version

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

Christian Standard Bible

Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

And if someone likewise competes as an athlete, he is not crowned as victor unless he competes according to the rules.

New International Version

Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.

New King James Version

And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

New Living Translation

And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules.

World English Bible

Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.