1 So, my child, draw your strength from the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Take the things you heard me say in front of many other witnesses and pass them on to faithful people who are also capable of teaching others.
3 Accept your share of suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 Nobody who serves in the military gets tied up with civilian matters, so that they can please the one who recruited them.
5 Also in the same way, athletes don’t win unless they follow the rules.
6 A hardworking farmer should get the first share of the crop.