^{1 Ref} You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

^{2 Ref} The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

^{3 Ref} You therefore must endure hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

^{4 Ref} No soldier on service entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

^{5 Ref} Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn't crowned unless he has competed by the rules.