1. So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2. And what you heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others as well.
3. Bear your share of hardship along with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4. To satisfy the one who recruited him, a soldier does not become entangled in the business affairs of life.
5. Similarly, an athlete cannot receive the winner’s crown except by competing according to the rules.
6. The hardworking farmer ought to have the first share of the crop.
7. Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
8. Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David: such is my gospel,
9. for which I am suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.
10. Therefore, I bear with everything for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, together with eternal glory.