In 2 Timothy 2:10, Paul exemplifies the endurance he commands in v3—suffering for the elect's salvation.

In 2 Timothy 4:5, Paul again commands Timothy to endure afflictions—reinforcing the soldier metaphor of v3.

In 2 Timothy 3:11, Paul lists his own persecutions—providing the example of endurance he calls Timothy to in v3.

In 2 Timothy 1:8, Paul already urged Timothy to share in suffering—a direct parallel to the soldier imagery here.

Hebrews 12:3 directly urges considering Christ's endurance to avoid growing weary — reinforcing the same call to persevere.

Hebrews 12:2 shows Jesus enduring the cross for joy — the ultimate example for the soldier called to endure hardship.

Ephesians 6:11-18 details the full armor of God for spiritual battle — the same soldier imagery applied to daily conflict.

1 Timothy 1:18 is Paul's earlier charge to Timothy to fight the good battle — directly connected in recipient and military language.

In 1 Corinthians 9:7, Paul also uses the soldier metaphor to argue for support of ministers, reinforcing the call to endure hardship.

Philemon 1:2 calls Archippus a 'fellow soldier,' reinforcing the Christian identity as soldiers in shared service.

Philippians 2:25 identifies Epaphroditus as a 'fellow soldier,' modeling the sacrificial partnership Paul calls for here.

2 Corinthians 10:4 expands the warfare metaphor, describing divine weapons for spiritual battle, complementing the call to endure as a soldier.

In Luke 9:60, Jesus demands radical commitment that leaves no room for normal duties — echoing the single-minded focus of a soldier.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 expands the soldier metaphor to spiritual warfare with divine weapons against arguments and pride.

In Hebrews 11:27, Moses endures by faith, seeing the invisible — the same kind of steadfast reliance expected of a soldier.

James 1:12 promises the crown of life to those who persevere under trial — a reward parallel to the soldier's promised outcome.

Hebrews 6:15 describes Abraham's patient endurance—a model for the soldier's endurance here.

2 Corinthians 1:6 shows Paul's afflictions benefit others—linking to the soldier's endurance for the cause.