2 Timothy 2:1-13

So then, my son, grow strong in the grace of Christ Jesus. Take what you heard me say in front of many witnesses and share it with those who are trustworthy, who then can teach others as well. Suffer together with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. A soldier on active duty doesn't get caught up in the business of everyday life. He wants to please the one who enlisted him. Similarly athletes who compete in the games don't win a prize if they don't keep to the rules. The farmer that does all the hard work should be the first to benefit from the crop. Think about what I'm telling you. The Lord will help you to understand all this. Focus your mind on Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, who was raised from the dead. This is my good news, and I'm suffering imprisonment because of it as if I were a criminal—but the word of God is not imprisoned. Despite all this I'm willing to keep on going for the sake of God's people so that they may gain the salvation of Christ Jesus that is eternal glory. This is a trustworthy saying: “If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we keep going, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us. If we are not trustworthy, he is still trustworthy, for he cannot be untrue to himself.”