2 Timothy 2:5

2 Timothy 2:5 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

5And if someone likewise competes as an athlete, he is not crowned as victor unless he competes according to the rules.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

5And if anyone competes as an athlete [in competitive games], he is not crowned [with the wreath of victory] unless he competes according to the rules.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

5Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

5And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

5And if any man also striue for a Masterie, he is not crowned, except he striue as he ought to doe.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

5Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

5It is the same for anyone who takes part in a sport. They don’t receive the winner’s crown unless they play by the rules.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

5It is the same with an athlete who runs a race. He cannot win the race unless he obeys the rules.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

5and if anyone also may strive, he is not crowned, except he may strive lawfully;

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