2 Timothy 2:4

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No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the affairs of civilian life; instead, they strive to please the one who enlisted them.

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  • Luke 8:14 : 14 The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by life's worries, riches, and pleasures, and they do not mature.
  • 2 Tim 4:10 : 10 For Demas has deserted me, having loved this present world, and has gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
  • 2 Pet 2:20 : 20 For if, after escaping the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.
  • 1 Thess 2:4 : 4 But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak—not to please people, but to please God, who examines our hearts.
  • Luke 9:59-62 : 59 He said to another man, 'Follow me.' But the man replied, 'Lord, let me first go and bury my father.' 60 Jesus said to him, 'Let the dead bury their own dead. But you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.' 61 Another said, 'I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say goodbye to those at my home.' 62 Jesus replied, 'No one who puts their hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.'
  • 1 Cor 7:22-23 : 22 For the one who was called as a slave in the Lord is the Lord’s freed person; in the same way, the one who was called while free is Christ’s slave. 23 You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men.
  • 2 Cor 5:9 : 9 So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.
  • 1 Cor 9:25-26 : 25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we do it to receive an imperishable one. 26 Therefore, I run with purpose in every step; I fight not like someone beating the air.
  • 1 Tim 6:9-9 : 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and by craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains. 11 But you, man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

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  • 2 Tim 2:2-3
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    2What you have heard from me through many witnesses, entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.

    3Endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

  • 2 Tim 2:5-6
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    5Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, they do not receive a victor's crown unless they compete according to the rules.

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

  • 1 Pet 4:1-2
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    1Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body on our behalf, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body has ceased from sin.

    2As a result, you should no longer live the rest of your earthly life for human desires but instead for the will of God.

  • 1 Cor 9:7
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    7Who serves as a soldier at their own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not drink the milk from the flock?

  • 2 Tim 2:24
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    24And the servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient when wronged.

  • 2 Tim 2:14-15
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    14Keep reminding them of these things, and solemnly warn them before God not to quarrel about words. Such arguments are useless and lead to the ruin of those who listen.

    15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

  • 2 Cor 10:3-4
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    3For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh.

    4The weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but they are powerful through God for the destruction of strongholds. We demolish arguments

  • 1 Cor 9:24-27
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    24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it.

    25Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we do it to receive an imperishable one.

    26Therefore, I run with purpose in every step; I fight not like someone beating the air.

    27Rather, I discipline my body and bring it under control, so that after preaching to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

  • 1 Cor 7:20
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    20Each person should remain in the condition in which they were called.

  • 1 Tim 1:18
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    18Timothy, my child, I entrust this charge to you, in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the good fight,

  • Rom 12:2
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    2Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing, and perfect will.

  • Deut 20:6-7
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    6If anyone has planted a vineyard but has not yet enjoyed its fruit, let him go back to his house, lest he die in battle and another enjoy its fruit.

    7If anyone is engaged to a woman but has not yet married her, let him go back to his house, lest he die in battle and another man marry her.

  • 1 Pet 4:15
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    15If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.

  • 1 Cor 7:24
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    24Brothers and sisters, each one should remain with God in the condition they were in when called.

  • Luke 9:62
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    62Jesus replied, 'No one who puts their hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.'

  • 1 Tim 6:11-12
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    11But you, man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

    12Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

  • 1 Tim 4:8
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    8For bodily training is of some value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

  • Gal 5:1
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    1For freedom, Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

  • Heb 12:14
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    14Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

  • 1 Cor 7:31-32
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    31And those who use the things of this world, as if not engrossed in them. For this world in its present form is passing away.

    32I want you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs—how he can please the Lord.

  • 2 Tim 2:21-22
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    21If anyone cleanses themselves from the latter, they will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

    22Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

  • 2 Tim 4:5
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    5But as for you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.

  • Eph 6:13
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    13Therefore, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.

  • 2 Tim 4:7
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    7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith.

  • Titus 2:9
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    9Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, aiming to be well-pleasing and not argumentative.

  • 1 Cor 7:35
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    35I am saying this for your benefit, not to restrict you, but so that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord.

  • 1 Pet 2:11
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    11Dear friends, I urge you as foreigners and exiles to abstain from fleshly desires, which wage war against the soul.

  • Phil 2:4
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    4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

  • Phil 1:22
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    22Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful labor for me. Yet I do not know what I shall choose.

  • Matt 6:24
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    24No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

  • 1 John 2:15
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    15Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in them.

  • Rom 13:14
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    14But clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not make provision for the desires of the flesh.

  • Mark 13:16
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    16And let the one who is in the field not turn back to get their cloak.

  • 1 Thess 4:12
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    12so that you may conduct yourselves properly toward outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.

  • Eph 6:7
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    7Serve with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not to people,

  • Phil 2:16
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    16holding fast to the word of life. Then I can boast in the day of Christ that I did not labor or run in vain.

  • Phil 2:21
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    21For they all seek their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus.