1 So you, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Share the things that you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses with faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
3 Endure hard times as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 No soldier on active duty entangles himself with civilian affairs, that he may please the enlisting officer.
5 Anyone who competes as an athlete is not rewarded without competing legally.
6 The farmer who labors should be first to partake of the crops.