2 Timothy 2:3-15  New International Version

³ Join with me in suffering,^(A) like a good soldier^(B) of Christ Jesus. ⁴ No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. ⁵ Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown^(C) except by competing according to the rules. ⁶ The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.^{(D) 7} Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

⁸ Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,^(E) descended from David.^(F) This is my gospel,^{(G) 9} for which I am suffering^(H) even to the point of being chained^(I) like a criminal. But God’s word^(J) is not chained. ¹⁰ Therefore I endure everything^(K) for the sake of the elect,^(L) that they too may obtain the salvation^(M) that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.^(N)

¹¹ Here is a trustworthy saying:^(O)

Dealing With False Teachers

¹⁴ Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words;^(T) it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. 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.^(U)