6. The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.
7. Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
8. Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel,
9. for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained.
10. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
11. Here is a trustworthy saying:If we died with him,we will also live with him;
12. if we endure,we will also reign with him.If we disown him,he will also disown us;
13. if we are faithless,he remains faithful,for he cannot disown himself.
14. Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarrelling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.