3. You therefore must endure hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4. No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
5. Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
6. The farmer who labors must be the first to get a share of the crops.
7. Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
8. Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the offspring of David, according to my Good News,