Also if anyone (A)competes as an athlete, he [a]does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules. (B)The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops. Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 2:5 Lit is not crowned

Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown(A) except by competing according to the rules. The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.(B) Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

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