Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleLikewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules. Young's Literal Translation and if also any one may strive, he is not crowned, except he may strive lawfully; King James Bible And if a man also strive for masteries, [yet] is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. Greek Likewise,δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. a τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. contender ἀθλῇ (athlē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 118: To engage, compete, in an (athletic) contest. From athlos; to contend in the competitive games. does not receive the crown στεφανοῦται (stephanoutai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4737: To crown, adorn, decorate. From stephanos; to adorn with an honorary wreath. unless ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. he competes ἀθλήσῃ (athlēsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 118: To engage, compete, in an (athletic) contest. From athlos; to contend in the competitive games. according to the rules. νομίμως (nomimōs) Adverb Strong's 3545: Lawfully, rightfully. Adverb from a derivative of nomos; legitimately. |
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