2 Timothy 2:2-8

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

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

4No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.

5An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

6It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops.

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

8Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel,