Revised Common Lectionary (Semicontinuous)
Become Strong In Grace, My Child, And Suffer Hardship With Me Like a Good Soldier
2 Therefore you, my child, become-strong in[a] the grace in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things which you heard from me through many witnesses, these things deposit[b] with faithful people who will be competent[c] to teach others also. 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[d] 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.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing