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2 Timothy 2

2 Tim. 2:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
ean (Greek #1437)
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
KJV usage: before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See 3361.
Pronounce: eh-an'
Origin: from 1487 and 302
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
if
ean (Greek #1437)
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
KJV usage: before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See 3361.
Pronounce: eh-an'
Origin: from 1487 and 302
a man
tis (Greek #5100)
some or any person or object
KJV usage: a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Pronounce: tis
Origin: an enclitic indefinite pronoun
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
strive for masteries
athleo (Greek #118)
to contend in the competitive games
KJV usage: strive.
Pronounce: ath-leh'-o
Origin: from ἄθλος (a contest in the public lists)
, yet is he
stephanoo (Greek #4737)
to adorn with an honorary wreath (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: crown.
Pronounce: stef-an-o'-o
Origin: from 4735
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
crowned
stephanoo (Greek #4737)
to adorn with an honorary wreath (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: crown.
Pronounce: stef-an-o'-o
Origin: from 4735
, except
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
he strive
athleo (Greek #118)
to contend in the competitive games
KJV usage: strive.
Pronounce: ath-leh'-o
Origin: from ἄθλος (a contest in the public lists)
lawfully
nomimos (Greek #3545)
legitimately (specially, agreeably to the rules of the lists)
KJV usage: lawfully.
Pronounce: nom-im'-oce
Origin: adverb from a derivative of 3551
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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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strive.
Luke 13:24• 24Strive with earnestness to enter in through the narrow door, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in and will not be able. (Luke 13:24)
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1 Cor. 9:24‑27• 24Know ye not that they who run in the race-course run all, but one receives the prize? Thus run in order that ye may obtain.
 25But every one that contends for a prize is temperate in all things: *they* then indeed that they may receive a corruptible crown, but *we* an incorruptible.
 26*I* therefore thus run, as not uncertainly; so I combat, as not beating the air.
 27But I buffet my body, and lead it captive, lest after having preached to others I should be myself rejected. (1 Cor. 9:24‑27)
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Phil. 1:15• 15Some indeed also for envy and strife, but some also for good will, preach the Christ. (Phil. 1:15)
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Col. 1:29• 29Whereunto also I toil, combating according to his working, which works in me in power. (Col. 1:29)
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Heb. 12:4• 4Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, wrestling against sin. (Heb. 12:4)
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2 Tim. 4:7‑8• 7I have combated the good combat, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
 8Henceforth the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will render to me in that day; but not only to me, but also to all who love his appearing. (2 Tim. 4:7‑8)
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Heb. 2:7,9• 7Thou hast made him some little inferior to the angels; thou hast crowned him with glory and honour, and hast set him over the works of thy hands;
 9but we see Jesus, who was made some little inferior to angels on account of the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; so that by the grace of God he should taste death for every thing. (Heb. 2:7,9)
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James 1:12• 12Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for, having been proved, he shall receive the crown of life, which He has promised to them that love him. (James 1:12)
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1 Peter 5:4• 4And when the chief shepherd is manifested ye shall receive the unfading crown of glory. (1 Peter 5:4)
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Rev. 2:10• 10Fear nothing of what thou art about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast 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 to thee the crown of life. (Rev. 2:10)
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Rev. 3:11• 11I come quickly: hold fast what thou hast, that no one take thy crown. (Rev. 3:11)
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Rev. 4:4,10• 4And round the throne twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones twenty-four elders sitting, clothed with white garments; and on their heads golden crowns.
 10the twenty-four elders shall fall before him that sits upon the throne, and do homage to him that lives to the ages of ages; and shall cast their crowns before the throne, saying, (Rev. 4:4,10)
•  “Strive lawfully,” be in subjection to His conditions of service, which must be carried on in conformity to His will and His Word. (“Exposition of 2 Timothy: 2 Timothy 2:1-7” by E. Dennett)
• The Lord’s servants must wait entirely upon the Lord’s will, both for the time and the mode of their warfare, or they will not gain the crown of His approval. Nowhere is this more plainly taught than in the siege of Jericho. To human eyes the manner of conducting it, the method of warfare, was nothing but folly; but it was the Lord’s way. (“Exposition of 2 Timothy: 2 Timothy 2:1-7” by E. Dennett)
• Those who engage in the Lord's conflicts have to remember that they must "strive lawfully," be in subjection to His conditions of service, which must be carried on in conformity to His will and His word. This is of the utmost importance; for many a right thing is done, even by otherwise good soldiers of Jesus Christ, in a wrong manner or at a wrong moment, whereby the end is defeated. (article #86480)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And if also any one contend in the games, he is not crowned unless he contend lawfully.

W. Kelly Translation

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But if one also contend [in the games], he is not crowned unless he have contended lawfully.