2 Timothy 2:4

That warreth [σ τ ρ α τ ε υ ο μ ε ν ο ς]. Better, when engaged in warfare. Rev. no soldier on service. In Paul, 1 Corinthians 9:7; 2 Corinthians 10:3. In Pastorals only here and 1 Timothy 1:18.

Entangleth himself [ε μ π λ ε κ ε τ α ι]. Only here and 2 Peter 2:20 (see note). This has been made an argument for clerical celibacy.

In the affairs of this life [τ α ι ς τ ο υ β ι ο υ π ρ α γ μ α τ ι α ι ς]. Better, affairs of life. Not as A. V. verse implies, in contrast with the affairs of the next life, but simply the ordinary occupations of life. In N. T., biov means either means of subsistence, as Mark 12:44; Luke 8:43; 1 John 3:17; or course of life, as Luke 8:14. Biov P o.

Him who hath chosen him to be a soldier [τ ω σ τ ρ α τ ο λ ο γ η σ α ν τ ι]. N. T. o. o LXX Better, enrolled him as a soldier.