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6 It behooves the toiling farmer first to partake of the fruits.
7 Know what I say; for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, who is risen from the dead, from the seed of David, according to my gospel:
9 in whom I suffer affliction as an evil-doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
10 On account of this I endure all things for the sake of the elect, in order that they may also have the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11 It is a faithful saying: For if we die along with him, we will also live with him:
12 if we endure, we will truly reign with him: if we shall deny him, he will also deny us:
13 if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful; for he is not able to deny himself.
14 Remember these things, testifying before God, that they shall not fight with words, profitable unto nothing, for the overturning of those who hear.
15 Study to present yourself to God approved, a workman not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16 But reject the unsanctified empty talks: for they will proceed unto more of ungodliness,
17 and their word like gangrene will have eating. Of whom are Hymenaeus and Phyletus;
18 who have made shipwreck concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection has already come, and they overturn the faith of some.