1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. |
2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. |
3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. |
4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. |
5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. |
6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker 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 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. |
10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. |