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.