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1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
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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 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
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Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.
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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 does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules.
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Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.
6 The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops.
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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.
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Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel,
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Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel,
9 for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned.
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for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained.
10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.
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Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
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