TIMOTHY, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what
you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men
who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good
soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian
pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete
is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the
hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over
what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything.
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as
preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing
fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I
endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain
salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.
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