(A)Suffer hardship with me, as a good (B)soldier of (C)Christ Jesus. No soldier in active service (D)entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him. And if someone likewise (E)competes as an athlete, he is not [a]crowned as victor unless he competes according to the rules. (F)The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops. Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

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  1. 2 Timothy 2:5 I.e., with a wreath

You therefore must (A)endure[a] hardship (B)as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. (C)No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. And also (D)if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops. Consider what I say, and [b]may the Lord (E)give you understanding in all things.

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  1. 2 Timothy 2:3 NU You must share
  2. 2 Timothy 2:7 NU the Lord will give you