2 Timothy 2:3

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

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  • 2 Tim 1:8 : 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
  • Jas 1:12 : 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
  • 2 Tim 4:5 : 5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
  • 1 Tim 1:18 : 18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;
  • 2 Tim 2:10 : 10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
  • 2 Tim 3:11 : 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
  • 2 Cor 1:6 : 6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.
  • Eph 6:11-18 : 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
  • Heb 10:32 : 32 But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
  • Heb 11:27 : 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
  • Heb 12:2-3 : 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
  • 2 Cor 10:3-5 : 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
  • 1 Cor 13:7 : 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

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    1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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    10But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,

    11Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.

    12Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

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    5But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

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    11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

    12Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

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    18This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;

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    19For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

    20For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

    21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

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    13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

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    4So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:

    5Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:

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    7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

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    13But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

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    3That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.

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    15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

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    3And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.

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    17Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

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    13Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

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    24And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

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    14But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

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    2Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

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    14But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

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    16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.