And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, We shall also live with Him.

If we endure, We shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us.

If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.

Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth,