2 Timothy 2:4; 2 Timothy 2:14; 2 Timothy 4:16

2 Timothy 2:4

4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.

2 Timothy 2:14

14 Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.

2 Timothy 4:16

16 At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.