rsv 2Timothy:2:1-7
rsv@2Timothy:2:1 @ You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus,
rsv@2Timothy:2:2 @ and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
rsv@2Timothy:2:3 @ Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
rsv@2Timothy:2:4 @ No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him.
rsv@2Timothy:2:5 @ An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
rsv@2Timothy:2:6 @ It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops.
rsv@2Timothy:2:7 @ Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything.