2 Timothy 2:2-8

2What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

3Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of civilian life; he seeks to please the commanding officer.

5Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

6The hardworking farmer ought to be the first to get a share of the crops.

7Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

8Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead and descended from David, according to my gospel,