1 You, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus,
2 and the things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these things to faithful people who will be competent to teach others also.
3 Suffer together with me as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No one who serves as a soldier is entangled in the activities of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him.
5 And also if anyone competes he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
6 The farmer who works hard must be the first to receive a share of the crops.
7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will grant you understanding in all these things.