1. Thou, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
3. Thou, therefore, work hard as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4. No man that wars entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier.
5. And also if anyone contends in public contest, he is not crowned, except he contends legitimately.
6. The husbandman, in order to receive the fruits, must first work hard.
7. Understand what I say, that the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things.