# ἀθλέω (athleō)

Strong’s G118. 1 New Testament occurrences.

I engage, compete, in an (athletic) contest.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/athleo-g118

## Occurrences

- [2 Timothy 2:5](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-timothy/2/5) — And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.