4. Source Text: Greek (SBLGNT) 2 Timothy 2:4:1 ⧉οὐδεὶςootheeisno one 2 Timothy 2:4:2 ⧉στρατευόμενοςstratevomenosserving as a soldier 2 Timothy 2:4:3 ⧉ἐμπλέκεταιempleketeis entangled 2 Timothy 2:4:4 ⧉ταῖςtesthe 2 Timothy 2:4:5 ⧉τοῦtooof the 2 Timothy 2:4:6 ⧉βίουveeoolife 2 Timothy 2:4:7 ⧉πραγματείαιςpragmateespursuits 2 Timothy 2:4:8 ⧉ἵναeenaso that 2 Timothy 2:4:9 ⧉τῷtothe 2 Timothy 2:4:10 ⧉στρατολογήσαντιstratoloyeesantithe one who enlisted 2 Timothy 2:4:11 ⧉ἀρέσῃareseehe may please |
4. Formal Translation No one serving as a soldier becomes entangled in the affairs of life, in order that he may please the one who enlisted him. |
4. Dynamic Translation A soldier on active duty does not get mixed up in everyday life, so that he may please the officer who enlisted him. |