# G118 ἀθλέω

ἀθλέω (athléō), Strong’s G118: to contend in the competitive games KJV: strive. Occurs 2 times.

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*athléō* — to contend in the competitive games

KJV: strive

Occurs 2 times.

## Where it occurs
- [2 Timothy 2:5](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-timothy/2?v=5) — Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.