5 Whoever enters an athletic competition wins the prize only when playing by the rules.
6 A hard-working farmer should have the first share of the crops.
7 Understand what I’m saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.
8 Always think about Jesus Christ. He was brought back to life and is a descendant of David. This is the Good News that I tell others.
9 I’m suffering disgrace for spreading this Good News. I have even been put into prison like a criminal. However, God’s word is not imprisoned.
10 For that reason, I endure everything for the sake of those who have been chosen so that they, too, may receive salvation from Christ Jesus with glory that lasts forever.
11 This is a statement that can be trusted:If we have died with him, we will live with him.