2 Timothy 2:3-5 Join the ranks of those who bear suffering, like a loyal soldier of Christ Jesus.

Moffatt⁽ⁱ⁾ ³ Join the ranks of those who bear suffering, like a loyal soldier of Christ Jesus. ⁴ No soldier gets entangled in civil pursuits; his aim is to satisfy his commander. ⁵ Again, a competitor in the games is not crowned unless he observes the rules.