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3 Do thou therefore endure hardship, as becomes a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 No one, that enters into military service, embarrasseth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him.
5 And if any one contend in the public games, he gains not the crown unless he contend fairly.
6 The husbandman must labour first, in order to partake of the fruits.
7 Consider what I say, and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
8 Remember Jesus Christ of the seed of David, who was raised from the dead, according to my gospel:
9 for whose sake I suffer trouble even unto bonds, as if I were a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.
10 Therefore I submit to every thing for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is by Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
11 It is an undoubted truth, if we are dead with Him, we shall also live with Him:
12 if we suffer, we shall also reign with Him: if we disown Him, He will also disown us.