6. The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops.
7. Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.
8. Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel,
9. for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but God’s message is not imprisoned!
10. So I endure all things for the sake of those chosen by God, that they too may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus and its eternal glory.
11. This saying is trustworthy:If we died with him, we will also live with him.
12. If we endure, we will also reign with him.If we deny him, he will also deny us.