2 Timothy 2:1-7 - Exhortation To Be Strong In Grace
1 Do you, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus; 2 and the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses, these do you commit to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
3 Do you, there fore, suffer evil, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 Every one that serves as a soldier keeps himself free from the business of this life, that he may please him that has chosen him to be a soldier. 5 And if any one also contend in the public games, he is not crowned, unless he contend according to the laws. 6 It is necessary that, the farmer should labor, before he partakes of the fruits. 7 Consider what I say, for I pray that the Lord may give you understanding in all things.