2 Timothy 2:4-8

New International Version

⁴ No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. ⁵ Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown^(A) except by competing according to the rules. ⁶ The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.^{(B) 7} Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

⁸ Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,^(C) descended from David.^(D) This is my gospel,^(E)