2 Timothy 2:4-7

Christian Standard Bible

⁴ No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of civilian life; he seeks to please the commanding officer. 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.^{(A) 7} Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.