6 The farmer who labors should be first to partake of the crops.
7 Consider what I am saying, and may the Lord grant you understanding in all things.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, according to my gospel,
9 in which I suffer trouble like a criminal, even with chains. But the word of God is not bound.
10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11 This is a faithful saying: If we die with Him,we shall also live with Him.
12 If we endure,we shall also reign with Him.If we deny Him,He also will deny us.