2. and by the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses. These things encourage faithful men, who shall then be suitable to teach others also.
3. Labor like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4. No man, acting as a soldier for God, entangles himself in worldly matters, so that he may be pleasing to him for whom he has proven himself.
5. Then, too, whoever strives in a competition is not crowned, unless he has competed lawfully.
6. The farmer who labors ought to be the first to share in the produce.
7. Understand what I am saying. For the Lord will give you understanding in all things.