2 Timothy 2:3

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Latin

Labora sicut bonus miles Christi Jesu.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

2 Timothy 2:1–13

Timothy is again told to be strong and endure suffering with Paul (2:1–7; see 1:8). Timothy should find motivation in the good news about Jesus and in Paul's example (2:8–13).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Timothy Passing On Authority and Responsibility to a New Leader The Growth of the Church The Servant-Leader

Related verses

Hebrews 12:2–3
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
2 Timothy 4:5
But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
2 Timothy 1:8
So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.
Ephesians 6:11–18
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Hebrews 10:32
Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering.
2 Corinthians 10:3–5
For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh.
2 Timothy 2:10
For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
1 Timothy 1:18
Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,
2 Corinthians 1:6
If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience.
2 Timothy 3:11
…my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them.
1 Corinthians 13:7
It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Parallels

Hebrews 12:1–3

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Timothy, Second Letter to

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Being a Soldier Being a Witness Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Christian Minister: Serv Ants: Soldiers of Christ Church: Militant Compared To Saints: Soldiers Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Hardship Memorial Day Military Service Ministers are Bound to Endure Hardness Parables: The Mercenary Soldier Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Resignation: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Soldiers Soldiers of the Christian The Roman Empire: Allusions to Military Affairs of Hardship Endured by Soldiers Titles and Names of Ministers: Soldiers of Christ War with Endurance of Hardness Warfare of Saints: To be Carried On with Endurance or Hardness

2 Timothy 2:3

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