 | Baptists - 1825 - 422 pages
...and, as far as practicable, to the ministry of the word. " No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life ; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier." The ministry of reconciliation which God has committed to us is sufficient to occupy all our time,... | |
 | George Paxton - 1825 - 552 pages
...disregards the established rules, can hope to receive from the hands of his judge the promised reward : " And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned except he strive lawfully,"' or according to the established laws of the games. Like the Grecian combatants, the Christian must... | |
 | William Carpenter - Bible - 1825 - 572 pages
...as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth cmtangleth himself with the affairs of tli it life ; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully, a Tim. ii.... | |
 | Thomas Hartwell Horne - Bible - 1825 - 630 pages
...life. To this law the apostle refers: no one thai warreth, ENTANGLETH HIMSELF WITH THE AFFAIRS от THIS LIFE ; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.3 (2 Tim. ii. 4.) The names of those who died or were cashiered for misconduct were expunged... | |
 | William Haslett - Books - 1825 - 224 pages
...of his might, and take to you the whole armour of God. No man that warveth entanglr-.th himself with the' affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath called him to be a soldier. Since ye have known him and embarked in his service, lacked ye any thing... | |
 | 1858 - 726 pages
...God, and serve tables ;" the second was 3 Tim. ii. 4, " No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life ; that he may please Him who hath chosen him to be a soldier." These passages, produced considerable hesitation and much perplexity. Again, there were other Scriptures... | |
 | Bernard Barton - 1826 - 280 pages
...he would ascribe for ever ? A CHRISTIAN'S DEVOTEDNESS. "No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier." —2 Timothy, ii. 4. HE who would win a warrior's fame, Must shun, with ever watchful aim, Entangling... | |
 | John Goodge Foyster - Sermons, English - 1826 - 460 pages
...hardship as good soldiers of Jesus Christ." Now "no man that warreth," we read, " entangleth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier." One, who is about to engage in labours, conflicts, and dangers, under some approved and favourite leader,... | |
 | William Carpenter - Bible - 1826 - 858 pages
...soldiery. To this the apostle refers, 2 Tim. ii. 4, " No one that warreth, entangleth himself with the affairs of this life ; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier." 10. The return of the conquering army has ever been an occasion of the most enthusiastic rejoicing.... | |
 | Robert Pedder Buddicom - 1826 - 488 pages
...clear us of the guilty dishonour thus done to the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity. If a man strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. And as ours is a contest for life or death, if we win not the crown proposed, the consequences of our... | |
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No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life ; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 
