2 Timothy 2:4

A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

World English Bible (WEB)

No man{G3762} that warreth{G4754}{(G5734)} entangleth himself{G1707}{(G5743)} with the affairs{G4230} of this life{G979}; that{G2443} he may please{G700}{(G5661)} him who hath chosen him to be a soldier{G4758}{(G5660)}.

Strong's King James

(4) No soldier waging war entangles himself in livelihood affairs, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.

The F.O.G

[4] Just as soldiers on active duty can't get tangled up in civilian affairs if they want to please their commanding officer, keep your focus clear and your priorities straight.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

no one serving as a soldier did entangle himself with the affairs of life, that him who did enlist him he may please;

Young's Literal Translation

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2 Timothy 2:4

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Jean Paul Joseph

2 Timothy 2:4