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II Timothy 2:5

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Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brownv. 5

And--"Moreover." strive for masteries--"strive in the games" [ALFORD]; namely, the great national games of Greece. yet is he not crowned, except--even though he gain the victory. strive lawfully--observing all the conditions of both the contest (keeping within the bounds of the course and stript of his clothes) and the preparation for it, namely, as to self-denying diet, anointing, exercise, self-restraint, chastity, decorum, &c. (Co1 9:24-27).

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Strong's Concordancev. 5

δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἐάν (eán, G1437) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other… τὶς (tìs, G5100) — some or any person or object καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἀθλέω (athléō, G118) — to contend in the competitive games στεφανόω (stephanóō, G4737) — to adorn with an honorary wreath (literally or figuratively) οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not ἐὰν μή (eàn mḗ, G3362) — if not, i.e. unless νομίμως (nomímōs, G3545) — legitimately (specially, agreeably to the rules of the lists)

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I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

James 1:12rank 10

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

Colossians 1:29rank 10

To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.

Luke 13:24rank 7

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.

Philippians 1:15rank 5

It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

Revelation of John 2:10rank 5

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Hebrews 2:7rank 5

You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor

Hebrews 2:9rank 4

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.

Hebrews 12:4rank 4

In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.

I Peter 5:4rank 4

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

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