New English Translation

2 Timothy 2:5-8 New English Translation (NET)

5. Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules.

6. The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops.

7. Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.

8. Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel,