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2 Timothy 2:4
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2 Timothy 2:4
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No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.
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2 Timothy 2:4 in Other Translations
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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.
ESV
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No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.
NLT
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Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them.
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A soldier on duty doesn't get caught up in making deals at the marketplace. He concentrates on carrying out orders.
CSB
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To please the recruiter, no one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of everyday life.
2 Timothy 2:4 In-Context
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And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.
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Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
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No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.
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Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.
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The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.
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