2 Timothy 2:5-10 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

5. And also if anyone competes he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

6. The farmer who works hard must be the first to receive a share of the crops.

7. Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will grant you understanding in all these things.

8. Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David according to my gospel,

9. in connection with which I suffer misfortune to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but the word of God is not bound.

10. Because of this, I endure all things for the sake of the chosen, in order that they also may obtain salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

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