2 Timothy 2:3-7

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³ ·Share in the troubles we have [or Join me in suffering] like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. ⁴ A soldier wants to please the ·enlisting [or commanding] officer, so no one serving in the army ·wastes time with [gets involved/entangled with] ·everyday matters [civilian affairs]. ⁵ Also an athlete who takes part in a contest must ·obey all [play by] the rules in order to ·win [^Lbe crowned; ^Cwith the victor’s wreath]. ⁶ The farmer who works hard should be the first person to get some of the food that was grown. ⁷ Think about what I am saying, because the Lord will give you the ability to understand everything.