2 Timothy 2:1-7 - Exhortation To Be Strong In Grace
1 So, may you, my son, be strengthened through the unearned favor that comes from [your fellowship with] Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, you should pass on to trustworthy men who will be able to teach other people also.
3 [Be willing to] suffer hardship with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier on active duty, gets himself involved in the affairs of civilian life, so that he can please the person who enlisted him [i.e., his commanding officer]. 5 And if a person competes as an athlete, he is not awarded the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules. 6 [And] the farmer who works hard should be the first one to receive a share of the crops. 7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will help you to understand everything.