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3 Therefore endure hardships, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 No man can be a soldier, and also entangle himself with the things of this life; if he would please him who has chosen him to be a soldier.
5 And if a man also strive for mastery in contest, he is not crowned except he compete lawfully.
6 The husbandman who labors should be the first to be sustained by the fruits.
7 Perceive these things: and may our LORD give you wisdom in all things.
8 Remember Jesus Christ who rose from the dead; he who was a descendant from David according to my gospel:
9 Because of him I suffer hardship, even to bonds like a malefactor; but the word of God is not restricted.
10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Jesus Christ, with eternal glory.
11 This is a true saying: For if we die with him, we shall also live with him:
12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: