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2 Timothy 2:1-6

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1 So then, you, my son, be empowered by the grace that comes from the Messiah Yeshua.
1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 And the things you heard from me, which were supported by many witnesses, these things commit to faithful people, such as will be competent 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 Accept your share in suffering disgrace as a good soldier of the Messiah Yeshua.
3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No soldier on duty gets involved with civilian affairs, since he has to please his commanding officer.
4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.
5 Also an athlete can't win a contest 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 The farmer who has done the hard work should be the first to receive a share of the harvest.
6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.
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