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“You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. Join with me in suffering, like a honorable soldier of Christ Jesus. 

No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather works to please his commanding officer. 

Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. 

This is my gospel, for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained. 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. 

Here is a trustworthy saying: 

If we died with him, 

we will also live with him; 

if we endure, 

we will also reign with him. 

If we deny him, 

he will also deny us;

 if we are faithless, 

he remains faithful,

 for he cannot disown himself.”

‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭4‬, ‭7‬-‭13‬ ‭