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Keep in mind Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, according to my gospel.
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For this I suffer, to the point of being bound like a criminal; but God's message is not bound.
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This is why I endure all things for the elect: so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
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This saying is trustworthy:a For if we have died with Him, we will also live with Him;
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if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;
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if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
An Approved Worker
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Remind them of these things, charging them before Godb not to fight about words; this is in no way profitable and leads to the ruin of the hearers.
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Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn't need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.