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2 Timothy 2:4–5

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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.
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
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From verse 4

  1. 1 Thessalonians 2:4Rank 1 from verse 4
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    4But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

  2. Luke 8:14Rank 2 from verse 4
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    14And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

  3. 2 Peter 2:20Rank 3 from verse 4
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    20For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.

  4. 1 Corinthians 7:22–23Rank 4 from verse 4
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    22For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ’s servant.

    23Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.

  5. 1 Corinthians 9:25–26Rank 5 from verse 4
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    25And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

    26I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

  6. Luke 9:59–62Rank 6 from verse 4
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    59And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

    60Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

    61And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.

    62And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

  7. 2 Corinthians 5:9Rank 7 from verse 4
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    9Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

  8. 2 Timothy 4:10Rank 8 from verse 4
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    10For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.

  9. 1 Timothy 6:9–12Rank 9 from verse 4
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    9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

    10For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

    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.

  10. Deuteronomy 20:5–7Rank 10 from verse 4
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    5¶ And the officers shall speak unto the people, saying, What man is there that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated it? let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it.

    6And what man is he that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not yet eaten of it? let him also go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man eat of it.

    7And what man is there that hath betrothed a wife, and hath not taken her? let him go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man take her.

From verse 5

  1. 1 Corinthians 9:24–27Rank 1 from verse 5
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    24Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

    25And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

    26I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

    27But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

  2. Revelation 3:11Rank 2 from verse 5
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    11Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

  3. 2 Timothy 4:7–8Rank 3 from verse 5
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    7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

    8Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

  4. Colossians 1:29Rank 4 from verse 5
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    29Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

  5. James 1:12Rank 5 from verse 5
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    12Blessed 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.

  6. Luke 13:24Rank 6 from verse 5
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    24¶ Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

  7. Hebrews 2:7Rank 7 from verse 5
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    7Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:

  8. Philippians 1:15Rank 8 from verse 5
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    15Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

  9. Revelation 2:10Rank 9 from verse 5
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    10Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

  10. 1 Peter 5:4Rank 10 from verse 5
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    4And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

  11. Hebrews 12:4Rank 11 from verse 5
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    4Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.

  12. Hebrews 2:9Rank 12 from verse 5
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    9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

  13. Revelation 4:10Rank 13 from verse 5
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    10The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

  14. Revelation 4:4Rank 14 from verse 5
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    4And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.

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2 Timothy 2:4

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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please

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Sense 1: To give pleasure or satisfaction to; to be agreeable or acceptable to; to gratify. Sense 2: To choose, desire, will, or see fit.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

soldier

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Sense 1: A person serving in an army under a commander. Sense 2: Figuratively, a person pictured as serving and enduring hardship under a leader.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

2 Timothy 2:5

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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strive

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To contend, struggle, labour earnestly, or exert oneself toward an object.

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

yet

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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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crowned

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of crown, meaning to invest, adorn, or honour with a crown, dignity, or reward.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

except

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Sense 1: Unless; with the exclusion of; apart from. Sense 2: To exclude or leave out. Sense 3: To object or take exception.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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2:1THOU therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2:2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

2:3Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

2:4No 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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2:5And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

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2:6The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

2:7Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

2:8Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:

2:9Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

2:10Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

2:11It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:

2:12If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:

2:13If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.

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