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2 Timothy 2:1-7

1 Thou therefore, my son, 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 the things that thou hast heard of 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 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

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

4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be 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 a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive 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 husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

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

7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

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

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