2 Timothy 2:3 - Forerunner Commentary

2 Timothy 2:3

Be Strong in Grace

1 You therefore, ^amy son, ^bbe strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

3 You therefore must ^aendure hardship ^bas a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

4 ^aNo one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.

5 And also ^aif anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

6 The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops.

7 Consider what I say, and¹ may the Lord ^agive you understanding in all things.

Verse Comparison: 2 Timothy 2:3

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American Standard Version
Suffer hardship with `me', as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Amplified® Bible
Take [with me] your share of the hardships {and} suffering [which you are called to endure] as a good (first-class) soldier of Christ Jesus.

Contemporary English Version
As a good soldier of Christ Jesus you must endure your share of suffering.

Darby English Version
Take thy share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

Good News Bible
Take your part in suffering, as a loyal soldier of Christ Jesus.

International Standard Version
Join me in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

King James Version
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

New American Standard Bible
Suffer hardship with {me,} as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

New International Version
Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

New King James Version
You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Young's Literal Translation
thou, therefore, suffer evil as a good soldier of Jesus Christ;

New English Translation
Take your share of suffering¹ as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

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