2 Timothy 2:2-8

2The things [the doctrine, the precepts, the admonitions, the sum of my ministry] which you have heard me teach in the presence of many witnesses, entrust [as a treasure] to reliable and faithful men who will also be capable and qualified to teach others.

3Take with me your share of hardship [passing through the difficulties which you are called to endure], like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4No soldier in active service gets entangled in the [ordinary business] affairs of civilian life; [he avoids them] so that he may please the one who enlisted him to serve.

5And if anyone competes as an athlete [in competitive games], he is not crowned [with the wreath of victory] unless he competes according to the rules.

6The hard-working farmer [who labors to produce crops] ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops.

7Think over the things I am saying [grasp their application], for the Lord will grant you insight and understanding in everything.

8Remember Jesus Christ [the ever-living Lord who has] risen from the dead, [as the prophesied King] descended from David [king of Israel], according to my gospel [the good news that I preach],