2Ti 2:5 | JFB | STEP | 5. And —"Moreover." strive for masteries —"strive in the games" [ALFORD ]; namely, the great national games of Greece. yet is he not crowned, except —even though he gain the victory. strive lawfully —observing all the conditions of both the contest (keeping within the bounds of the course and stript of his clothes) and the preparation for it, namely, as to self-denying diet, anointing, exercise, self-restraint, chastity, decorum, &c. ( ).

2 Timothy 2:5

5. And—"Moreover."

strive for masteries—"strive in the games" [ALFORD]; namely, the great national games of Greece.

yet is he not crowned, except—even though he gain the victory.

strive lawfully—observing all the conditions of both the contest (keeping within the bounds of the course and stript of his clothes) and the preparation for it, namely, as to self-denying diet, anointing, exercise, self-restraint, chastity, decorum, &c. (1Co 9:24-27).