2 Timothy 2:1-12 ▼

1 You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8 Keep your attention on Jesus Christ as risen from the dead and descended from David. This is according to my gospel.

9 I suffer for it to the point of being bound like a criminal, but God’s message is not bound.

10 This is why I endure all things for the elect: so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

11 This saying is trustworthy: For if we have died with Him, we will also live with Him;

12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;