2 Tm 2:1-6

Timothy’s Conduct. 1^* So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And what you heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others as well. 3Bear your share of hardship along with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.^a 4To satisfy the one who recruited him, a soldier does not become entangled in the business affairs of life.^b 5Similarly, an athlete cannot receive the winner’s crown except by competing according to the rules.^c 6The hardworking farmer ought to have the first share of the crop.^d