Obedience
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2 Timothy 2:5
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.


If a boy at school is bidden to cipher, and chooses to write a copy instead, the goodness of the writing will not save him from censure. We must obey, whether we see the reason or not; for God knows best.

(New Cyclopaedia of Illustrations.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

WEB: Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn't crowned unless he has competed by the rules.




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