2 Timothy 2:5

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Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} if{G1437} a man{G5100} also{G2532} strive{G118}{(G5725)} for masteries, yet is he{G4737} not{G3756} crowned{G4737}{(G5743)}, except{G3362} he strive{G118}{(G5661)} lawfully{G3545}.
Strong's King James
(5) And also if anyone athletically competes, he isn't crowned unless he competes according to the lawful rules.
The F.O.G
[5] And like an athlete competing in the games, you won't win the prize unless you follow the rules. There are no shortcuts in spiritual growth.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and if also any one may strive, he is not crowned, except he may strive lawfully;
Young's Literal Translation

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