And every man that striveth in the games exerciseth self-control in all things. Now they (do it) to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
I therefore so run, as not uncertainly; so fight I, as not beating the air:
This charge I commit unto thee, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to thee, that by them thou mayest war the good warfare;
And the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
Suffer hardship with (me), as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
No soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of (this) life; that he may please him who enrolled him as soldier.
And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowded, except he have contended lawfully.
The husbandmen that laboreth must be the first to partake of the fruits.
Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things.