2 Timothy 2:1-12 ▼

1 THOU therefore, my son, be mighty in the grace which is in Jesus Christ.

2 And the things which thou hast heard of me before many witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who shall be qualified to teach others also.

3 Thou therefore endure hardships, as a brave soldier of Jesus Christ.

4 No man who enters the army involves himself with secular affairs; that he may please the person who hath enlisted him.

5 And if a man contend in the public games, he is not crowned victor, unless he contend according to the laws.

6 The husbandman who toils is the first who ought to partake of the fruits.

7 Consider what I say; and the Lord 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 for which I suffer affliction, even unto chains as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.

10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Jesus Christ with eternal glory.

11 It is a faithful saying: for if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:

12 if we suffer with him, we shall also reign with him: if we renounce him, he also will renounce us: