2 Timothy 2:1-12 ▼

1 YOU, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 And the things which you have heard from me by many witnesses, these entrust to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

3 Therefore endure hardships, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

4 No man can be a soldier, and also entangle himself with the things of this life; if he would please him who has chosen him to be a soldier.

5 And if a man also strive for mastery in contest, he is not crowned except he compete lawfully.

6 The husbandman who labors should be the first to be sustained by the fruits.

7 Perceive these things: and may our LORD give you wisdom in all things.

8 Remember Jesus Christ who rose from the dead; he who was a descendant from David according to my gospel:

9 Because of him I suffer hardship, even to bonds like a malefactor; but the word of God is not restricted.

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

11 This is a true saying: For if we die with him, we shall also live with him:

12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: