Parallel Bible results for "2-timothy 2:1-6"

2 Timothy 2:1-6

Weymouth New Testament WNT

1 You then, my child, must be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 All that you have been taught by me in the hearing of many witnesses, you must hand on to trusty men who shall themselves, in turn, be competent to instruct others also.

3 As a good soldier of Christ Jesus accept your share of suffering.

4 Every one who serves as a soldier keeps himself from becoming entangled in the world's business--so that he may satisfy the officer who enlisted him.

5 And if any one takes part in an athletic contest, he gets no prize unless he obeys the rules.

6 The harvestman who labours in the field must be the first to get a share of the crop.

New International Version NIV

1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 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.

3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

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 except by competing according to the rules.

6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.