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'''1''' You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<br> 
'''2''' And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. <br>
'''3''' Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.<br> 
'''4''' No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. <br>
'''5''' Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. <br>
'''6''' The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. <br>
'''7''' Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.<br>
'''8'' Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, <br>
'''9''' for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained. <br>
'''10''' Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.<br>
'''11''' Here is a trustworthy saying:<br>
If we died with him,<br>
:we will also live with him;<br>
'''12''' if we endure,<br>
:we will also reign with him.<br>
If we disown him,<br>
:he will also disown us;<br>
'''13''' if we are faithless,<br>
:he remains faithful,<br>
:for he cannot disown himself.
'''14''' Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.<br> 
'''15''' Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.<br>
'''16''' Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.