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2 Timothy 2:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So you need to push through the tough stuff, like a soldier who's committed to serving Jesus.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Being a Christian means staying strong when things get hard — you're part of something bigger.

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