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3 You therefore must share in hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
5 Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
6 The farmers who labor must be the first to get a share of the crops.
7 Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, a descendant of David, according to my Good News,
9 in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God's word is not chained.
10 Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones' sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with everlasting glory.