Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown(A) except by competing according to the rules. The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.(B) Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

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If an athlete is running a race, he must obey all the rules in order to win. The farmer who works hard should be the first person to get some of the food that he grew. Think about these things that I am saying. The Lord will give you the ability to understand all these things.

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