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.