2 Timothy 2:3-7

“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.”

"Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things." - 2 Timothy 2:3-7
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What does 2 Timothy 2:3-7 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Timothy 2:3-7 from the King James Version (KJV) reads as follows: "Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a…

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Enduring the Good Fight: A Soldier's Call

In Paul’s second letter to Timothy, he extends a profound and weighty exhortation that transcends time, urging us to endure hardships and strive for mastery in our faith. The verses from 2 Timothy 2:3-7 serve as a powerful reminder of the Christian life as a battleground, a…

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A Prayer for Endurance and Faithfulness in the Good Fight

O Heavenly Father, We come before Your throne with hearts filled with reverence and gratitude for the gift of Your Word, especially the wisdom found in 2 Timothy 2:3-7. Lord, we acknowledge that in this world, we are called to be soldiers in Your army, to endure hardships with…

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2 Timothy 2:3-7 - "Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything."
2 Timothy 3:7 - "Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth."
2 Timothy 2:3 - "Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ."
"Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth." - 2 Timothy 3:7
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