6. The farmer who has done the hard work should have the first share of the harvest.
7. Think about what I am saying, because the Lord will enable you to understand it all.
8. Remember Jesus Christ, who was raised from death, who was a descendant of David, as is taught in the Good News I preach.
9. Because I preach the Good News, I suffer and I am even chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not in chains,
10. and so I endure everything for the sake of God's chosen people, in order that they too may obtain the salvation that comes through Christ Jesus and brings eternal glory.
11. This is a true saying:“If we have died with him,we shall also live with him.
12. If we continue to endure,we shall also rule with him.If we deny him,he also will deny us.