2 Timothy 2:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 2:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 2:5 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 2:5 — KJV
“And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.”
— 2 Timothy 2:5 (KJV)
2 Timothy 2:5 in Context — About the Book of 2 Timothy
2 Timothy is Paul's last letter, written on death row — a father's final charge to his son in the faith. Fan your gift into flame; God gave a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not fear. All Scripture is God-breathed. I have fought the good fight; I have kept the faith.
Cross-References for 2 Timothy 2:5
“And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:5: also, strive, yet
“Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:5: also, yet
“And he went in also unto Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with him yet seven other years.”
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“If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman's husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:5: strive, yet
“And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:5: also, yet
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