1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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II Timothy 2:3 Labour as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Labour.{ Ver. 3. Kakopatheson; and ver. 9, for laboro, kakopatho.|} The Greek word implies, take pains in suffering; as 2 Timothy 1:8. --- As a good soldier, etc. The apostle bringeth three comparisons: 1. of a soldier; 2. of one that strives and runs for a prize; 3. of a husbandman. (Witham)