2 Timothy 2:3-7

Disciples’ Literal New Testament

³ Suffer-hardship with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Consider the Soldier, Athlete And Farmer

⁴ No one while serving-as-a-soldier entangles himself in the affairs of life, in order that he may please the one having enlisted him. ⁵ And also if one competes [in an athletic contest], he is not crowned unless he competes lawfully. ⁶ The laboring farmer must^[a] be first to receive-a-share of the fruits. ⁷ Be considering what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.