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2 Timothy 2:1-6

1 So, my son, throw yourself into this work for Christ.

1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 Pass on what you heard from me - the whole congregation saying Amen! - to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others.

2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.

3 When the going gets rough, take it on the chin with the rest of us, the way Jesus did.

3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4 A soldier on duty doesn't get caught up in making deals at the marketplace. He concentrates on carrying out orders.

4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.

5 An athlete who refuses to play by the rules will never get anywhere.

5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.

6 It's the diligent farmer who gets the produce.

6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.