Commentaries:
Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
If also a man contend in the games (ean de kai aqlh tiv). Condition of third class with present (linear) active subjunctive of aqlew, old and common verb (from aqlov, a contest), only this verse in N.T., but sunaqlew in Philippians 1:27. Note sharp distinction between aqlh (present subjunctive, engage in a contest in general) and aqlhsh (first aorist active subjunctive, engage in a particular contest). Not "except he have contended," but simply "unless he contend" (in any given case) "lawfully" (nomimwv). Old adverb, agreeably to the law, in N.T. only here and I Timothy 1:8.
Is not crowned (ou stefanoutai). Present passive indicative of stefanow, old verb (from stefanov, crown), in N.T. only here and Hebrews 2:7, Hebrews 2:9. One apodosis for two protases. The victor in the athletic contests was crowned with a garland.
Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing 2 Timothy 2:5:
Hebrews 2:7
Hebrews 10:32
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