Berean Standard Bible
“Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.”
Paul, writing from prison, urges Timothy to endure hardship as a soldier, an athlete and a farmer. Each picture speaks of discipline and patience.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
World English Bible (WEB)
Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
King James Version (KJV)
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowded, except he have contended lawfully.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
And if a man takes part in a competition he does not get the crown if he has not kept the rules.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
and if also any one may strive, he is not crowned, except he may strive lawfully;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Y aun también el que lidia, no es coronado si no lidiare legítimamente.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
De la misma manera, el atleta obedece las reglas del deporte si no quiere ser descalificado y perder el premio.
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