5. Source Text: Greek (SBLGNT) 2 Timothy 2:5:1 ⧉ἐὰνeanif 2 Timothy 2:5:2 ⧉δὲdeand 2 Timothy 2:5:3 ⧉καὶkealso 2 Timothy 2:5:4 ⧉ἀθλῇathleecompetes 2 Timothy 2:5:5 ⧉τιςtissomeone 2 Timothy 2:5:6 ⧉οὐoonot 2 Timothy 2:5:7 ⧉στεφανοῦταιstefanooteis crowned 2 Timothy 2:5:8 ⧉ἐὰνeanif 2 Timothy 2:5:9 ⧉μὴmeenot 2 Timothy 2:5:10 ⧉νομίμωςnomeemoslawfully 2 Timothy 2:5:11 ⧉ἀθλήσῃathleeseehe competes |
5. Formal Translation But even if someone competes, he is not crowned unless he competes lawfully. |
5. Dynamic Translation In the same way, if anyone enters a contest, he will not receive the victor’s crown unless he follows the rules. |