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2 Timothy 2:1-6

1 Thou therefore, my child, be strengthened 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 the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall 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 Suffer hardship with [me], as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

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

4 No soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of [this] life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

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

5 And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully.

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

6 The husbandmen that laboreth must be the first to partake of the fruits.

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

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