2 Timothy 2:5
Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Likewise, 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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