2 Timothy 2:4

No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

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Other Translations for 2 Timothy 2:4

BSB
A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.
AKJV
No man that wars entangles himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier.
CPDV
No man, acting as a soldier for God, entangles himself in worldly matters, so that he may be pleasing to him for whom he has proven himself.
ERV
No soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
NHEB
No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
SMT
None making war is entangled with the affairs of life: that he may please him having enlisted him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Timothy 2:4

NomanG3762thatwarrethG4754VerbentanglethhimselfG1707VerbwiththeaffairsG4230Noun FeminineofthislifeG979Noun MasculinethatG2443ConjunctionhemaypleaseG700VerbhimwhohathchosenhimtobeasoldierG4758Verb

Commentary for 2 Timothy 2:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Timothy 2:4
Summary
Avoid worldly entanglement during military service
Event
Paul explains soldier's exclusive allegiance
Estimated Time Period
c. 65 AD
Category
Teaching