2 Timothy 2:4

World English Bible

No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

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2 Timothy 2:4 in other translations

No soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

2 Timothy 2:4 · American Standard Version

2 Timothy 2:4 in context

  1. 2The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same things to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.
  2. 3You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
  3. 4No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
  4. 5Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
  5. 6The farmer who labors must be the first to get a share of the crops.