1 Thou, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3 Thou, therefore, work hard as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No man that wars entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier. 5 And also if anyone contends in public contest, he is not crowned, except he contends legitimately. 6 The husbandman, in order to receive the fruits, must first work hard. 7 Understand what I say, that the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things.
8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead, according to my gospel, 9 in which I suffer trouble, like unto an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 10 Therefore, I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain the saving health which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11 This is a faithful word: That if we are dead with him, we shall also live with him; 12 if we suffer, we shall also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us;
13 if we are unfaithful, yet he remains faithful; he cannot deny himself.