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2 Timothy 2:4-6
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
2 Timothy 2:4-6
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Consider the Soldier, Athlete And Farmer
4 No one while serving-as-a-soldier entangles himself in the affairs of life, in order that he may please the one having enlisted him. 5 And also if one competes [in an athletic contest], he is not crowned unless he competes lawfully. 6 The laboring farmer must[a] be first to receive-a-share of the fruits.
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- 2 Timothy 2:6 Or, has to, ought to. Lit, It is necessary that the laboring farmer be first.
2 Timothy 2:4-6
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2 Timothy 2:4-6
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4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. 5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown(A) except by competing according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.(B)
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