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2 Timothy 2:3

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SufferingFollowing JesusServing othersCourage and strength

1 You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.

Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4 A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.

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

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BSB
Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
KJV
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
WEB
You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
ASV
Suffer hardship with [me], as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
DARBY
Take thy share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
BLB
Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
ÅB
Lid ondt med meg som en god Kristi Jesu stridsmann!
OTB
Bær vanskeligheter med meg, som en hengiven soldat av Kristus Jesus.
B1930
Lid ondt med mig som en god Kristi Jesu stridsmann!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Hebrews 12:2–3

    Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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  • James 1:12

    Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

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  • 2 Timothy 4:5

    But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

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  • 2 Timothy 1:8

    So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.

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  • Ephesians 6:11–18

    Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.

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  • 2 Corinthians 10:3–5

    For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh.

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  • Hebrews 10:32

    Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering.

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  • 2 Timothy 2:10

    For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

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