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2 Timothy 2:3-7
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3 Take your share of suffering[a] as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one in military service gets entangled in matters of everyday life; otherwise he will not please[b] the one who recruited him. 5 Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner[c] unless he competes according to the rules.[d] 6 The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops. 7 Think about what I am saying and[e] the Lord will give you understanding of all this.[f]

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  1. 2 Timothy 2:3 tn Grk “suffer hardship together,” implying “join with me and others in suffering” (cf. 1:8).
  2. 2 Timothy 2:4 tn Grk “that he may please.”
  3. 2 Timothy 2:5 tn Grk “will not be crowned,” speaking of the wreath awarded to the victor.
  4. 2 Timothy 2:5 sn According to the rules (Grk “lawfully, by law”) referring to the rules of competition. In the ancient world these included requirements for training as well as rules for the competition itself.
  5. 2 Timothy 2:7 tn The Greek word here usually means “for,” but is used in this verse for a milder continuation of thought.
  6. 2 Timothy 2:7 tn Grk “in all things.”
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2 Timothy 2:3-7
Legacy Standard Bible

3 (A)Suffer hardship with me, as a good (B)soldier of (C)Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier in active service (D)entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier. 5 And also if anyone (E)competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 (F)The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops. 7 Understand what I say, for the Lord will give you insight in everything.

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