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.
11. This saying is trustworthy:If we have died with himwe shall also live with him;
12. if we perseverewe shall also reign with him.But if we deny himhe will deny us.