2 Timothy 2:5

Greek
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greek

δέ is a conjunction that can mean “but” or “and” or “also” or “moreover”. It is a word that is used very frequently in the New Testament, and is often unexpressed and not translated in English.
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greek

Meaning

* And * Also * Both * Even * Too * So

Is a conjunction that connects single words or terms or sentences. IT is most frequently translated as “and”
ἀθλῇ τις, οὐ στεφανοῦται ἐὰν μὴ νομίμως ἀθλήσῃ.
ESV
An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
NIV
Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules.
NLT
And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules.
KJV
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

2 Timothy 2:4 ← 2 Timothy 2:5 → 2 Timothy 2:6

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