New International Version
Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor's crown except by competing according to the rules.

American Standard Version
And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully.

Berean Study Bible
Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For he also that striveth for the mastery, is not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

English Revised Version
And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully.

King James Bible
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

World English Bible
Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn't crowned unless he has competed by the rules.

Young's Literal Translation
and if also any one may strive, he is not crowned, except he may strive lawfully;

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