2Ti 2:5 | RWP | e4.org | If also a man contend in the games ( εαν δε κα αθλη τις ). Condition of third class with present (linear) active subjunctive of αθλεω , old and common verb (from αθλος , a contest), only this verse in N.T., but συναθλεω in . Note sharp distinction between αθλη (present subjunctive, engage in a contest in general) and αθληση (first aorist active subjunctive, engage in a particular contest). Not "except he have contended," but simply "unless he contend" (in any given case) "lawfully" ( νομιμως ). Old adverb, agreeably to the law, in N.T. only here and . Is not crowned ( ου στεφανουτα ). Present passive indicative of στεφανοω , old verb (from στεφανος , crown), in N.T. only here and , . One apodosis for two protases. The victor in the athletic contests was crowned with a garland.

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If also a man contend in the games ( εαν δε κα αθλη τις ). Condition of third class with present (linear) active subjunctive of αθλεω, old and common verb (from αθλος, a contest), only this verse in N.T., but συναθλεω in Php 1:27. Note sharp distinction between αθλη (present subjunctive, engage in a contest in general) and αθληση (first aorist active subjunctive, engage in a particular contest). Not "except he have contended," but simply "unless he contend" (in any given case) "lawfully" ( νομιμως ). Old adverb, agreeably to the law, in N.T. only here and 1Ti 1:8.

Is not crowned ( ου στεφανουτα ). Present passive indicative of στεφανοω, old verb (from στεφανος, crown), in N.T. only here and Heb 2:7, 9. One apodosis for two protases. The victor in the athletic contests was crowned with a garland.