NSB(i)
3 You must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 No soldier entangles himself in the affairs of this life. That way, he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.
5 If anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules.
6 The hard-working farmer should be first to receive his share of the crops.
7 Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
8 Remember that Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. He is a descendant of David, according to my good news.
9 I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal. But the word of God is not imprisoned.
10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.