Charles Spurgeon Commentary 2 Timothy 2:3

"Suffer hardship with [me], as a good soldier of Christ Jesus." — 2 Timothy 2:3 (ASV)

You therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

If you desire delicacy, do not join the army. A soldier's calling is not to be linked with softness, and if you desire ease and comfort, do not join the army of Christ, for a Christian's profession and these do not go together.