⁵ But you be watchful in all things, ^(A)endure afflictions, do the work of ^(B)an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Not Ashamed of the Gospel

^8 (A)Therefore do not be ashamed of ^(B)the testimony of our Lord, nor of me ^(C)His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God,

Living Before God Our Father

¹³ Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

³ You therefore must ^(A)endure^[a] hardship ^(B)as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

¹⁷ And say to ^(A)Archippus, “Take heed to ^(B)the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”