2 Timothy 2:3-7

New Matthew Bible

³ Therefore suffer affliction as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. ⁴ No man who wars entangles himself with worldly business, because he wants to please him who has chosen him to be a soldier. ⁵ And though a man strive to win a competition, yet he is not crowned unless he strives lawfully. ⁶ The husbandman who labours must first receive of the fruits. ⁷ Consider what I say. May the Lord give you understanding in all things.