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).