Young's Literal Translation YLT
New International Version NIV
1 Thou, therefore, my child, 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 and the things that thou didst hear from me through many witnesses, these things be committing to stedfast men, who shall be sufficient also others to teach;
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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 thou, therefore, suffer evil as a good soldier of Jesus Christ;
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Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 no one serving as a soldier did entangle himself with the affairs of life, that him who did enlist him he may please;
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No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.
5 and if also any one may strive, he is not crowned, except he may strive lawfully;
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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 labouring husbandman it behoveth first of the fruits to partake;
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The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.
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