2 You then, my Son
Be Strong in the Grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 And the things you have Heard me say
In the Presence of many Witnesses
Entrust to Reliable People
Who will also be Qualified to Teach others.
3 Join with me in Suffering,
Like a Good Soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No One serving as a Soldier gets entangled in Civilian Affairs,
But rather tries to Please his Commanding Officer.
5 Similarly, Anyone who Competes as an Athlete
Does not Receive the Victor’s Crown
Except by Competing According to the Rules.
6 The Hardworking Farmer should be the First
To Receive a Share of the crops.
7 Reflect on what I am saying,
For the Lord will give you Insight into All This.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, Raised form the Dead,
Descended from David.
This is my Gospel,
9 For which I am Suffering
Even to the Point of being Chained like a Criminal.
But for God’s Word is not Chained.
10 Therefore I Endure Everything for the Sake of the Elect,
That they too may Obtain the Salvation
That is in Christ Jesus, with Eternal Glory.
(2 Timothy 2: 1-10, NIV)
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