2 Timothy 2:1-5 ▼

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

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

3 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4 No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.

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