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2 Timothy 2:1-8

1 You, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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

2 And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

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 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

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

4 To please the recruiter, no one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of everyday life.

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

5 Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

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

6 It is the hardworking farmer who ought to be the first to get a share of the crops.

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

7 Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

8 Keep in mind Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, according to my gospel.

8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel,