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2 Timothy 2:5-7
1599 Geneva Bible
2 Timothy 2:5-7
1599 Geneva Bible
5 [a]And if any man also strive for a mastery, he is not crowned, except he strive as he ought to do.
6 [b]The husbandman must labor before he receive the fruits.
7 [c]Consider what I say: and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
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- 2 Timothy 2:5 The third admonition: The ministry is like to a game or justing, wherein men strive for the victory, and no man is crowned unless he strive according to the laws which are prescribed, be they never so hard and painful.
- 2 Timothy 2:6 Another similitude tending to the same end: no man may look for the harvest, unless he first take pains to plow and sow his ground.
- 2 Timothy 2:7 All these things cannot be understood, and much less practiced, unless we ask of God and he gives us understanding.
2 Timothy 2:5-7
New International Version
2 Timothy 2:5-7
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5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown(A) except by competing according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.(B) 7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
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