2 Timothy 2:5

if . App-118

a man = any one. App-123 .

also strive = strive also,

strive for masteries = contend in the games. Greek. athteo . Only here.

not . App-105 .

crowned . Greek. stephanoo. Only here and Hebrews 2:7 , Hebrews 2:9 . The crown was of wild olive or laurel leaves.

except = if ( ean )., not (m5). lawfully. See 1 Timothy 1:8 .