2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
3 You therefore must aendure hardship bas a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 aNo one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.
5 And also aif anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
6 The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops.
7 Consider what I say, and1 may the Lord agive you understanding in all things.
8 Remember that Jesus Christ, aof the seed of David, bwas raised from the dead caccording to my gospel,
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