2 Timothy 2:3

KJV1611 – Modern English

Therefore endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

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  • 2 Tim 1:8 : 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share in the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
  • Jas 1:12 : 12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation: for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
  • 2 Tim 4:5 : 5 But be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
  • 1 Tim 1:18 : 18 This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare,
  • 2 Tim 2:10 : 10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
  • 2 Tim 3:11 : 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came to 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 if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer; or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.
  • Eph 6:11-18 : 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes 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 Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your waist girded with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to extinguish 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 being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints;
  • Heb 10:32 : 32 But call to remembrance the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings,
  • 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 seated at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider him who endured such hostility from sinners against himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your minds.
  • 2 Cor 10:3-5 : 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh: 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God for the pulling down of strongholds; 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
  • 1 Cor 13:7 : 7 Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

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  • 2 Tim 2:4-5
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    4No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.

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

  • 2 Tim 2:1-2
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    1Therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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

  • 2 Tim 3:10-12
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    10But you have fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,

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

    12Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

  • 2 Tim 4:5
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    5But be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

  • Phil 1:29-30
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    29For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,

    30Having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear to be in me.

  • 1 Tim 6:11-13
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    11But you, O man of God, flee these things; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

    12Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

    13I charge you in the sight of God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confession;

  • 1 Tim 1:18
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    18This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare,

  • 2 Tim 1:8
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    8Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share in the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;

  • 2 Tim 2:9-10
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    9For which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; but the word of God is not chained.

    10Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

  • 1 Pet 2:19-21
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    19For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully.

    20For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer for it, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.

    21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:

  • Eph 6:13
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    13Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

  • 2 Thess 1:4-5
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    4So that we ourselves boast of you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure:

    5Which is a clear sign of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer:

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

  • 1 Pet 4:1
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    1Since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind: for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin;

  • 2 Thess 3:13
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    13But you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.

  • 2 Tim 1:13
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    13Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

  • Heb 12:3-4
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    3For consider him who endured such hostility from sinners against himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your minds.

    4You have not yet resisted to the point of bloodshed, striving against sin.

  • 1 Pet 5:9
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    9Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are experienced by your brethren in the world.

  • 1 Pet 4:13
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    13But rejoice, since you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

  • 1 Pet 3:17
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    17For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

  • 1 Thess 3:3-4
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    3That no one should be unsettled by these afflictions, for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.

    4For truly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we would suffer tribulation, just as it happened, and you know.

  • 2 Cor 6:4
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    4But in all things commending ourselves as the ministers of God: in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

  • 2 Tim 2:15
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    15Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

  • Rev 2:3
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    3And have borne, and have patience, and for my name's sake have labored, and have not fainted.

  • Heb 10:32
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    32But call to remembrance the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings,

  • 1 Tim 4:6
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    6If you remind the brethren of these things, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of good doctrine, to which you have attained.

  • Phil 3:17
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    17Brothers, join in following my example, and mark those who walk as you have us for a pattern.

  • Eph 3:13
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    13Therefore I ask that you not faint at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

  • 1 Thess 2:14
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    14For you, brothers, became followers of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus: for you also have suffered the same things from your own countrymen, just as they did from the Jews:

  • 2 Tim 2:24
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    24And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,

  • 2 Tim 3:14
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    14But continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them;

  • Acts 14:22
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    22Strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying that we must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.

  • 1 Cor 16:13
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    13Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

  • Col 2:6
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    6As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him:

  • 2 Tim 4:2
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    2Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and exhort with all patience and teaching.

  • 1 Pet 3:14
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    14But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. Do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled;

  • 1 Pet 4:16
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    16Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.