2 Timothy 2:2-4
1599 Geneva Bible
2 And what things thou hast heard of me, by [a]many witnesses, the same deliver to faithful men, which shall be able to teach others also.
3 [b]Thou therefore suffer affliction as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 No man that warreth, entangleth himself with the affairs of [c]this life, because he would please him that hath chosen him to be a soldier.
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- 2 Timothy 2:2 When many were by, which can bear witness of these things.
- 2 Timothy 2:3 Another admonition: That the ministry of the word is a spiritual warfare, which no man can so travail in, that he may please his captain, unless he forgo and part with all hindrances which might draw him away from it.
- 2 Timothy 2:4 With affairs of household, or other things that belong to other ordinary businesses.
2 Timothy 2:2-4
New International Version
2 And the things you have heard me say(A) in the presence of many witnesses(B) entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 3 Join with me in suffering,(C) like a good soldier(D) of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.
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