^{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.

^{6 Ref} The farmers who labor must be the first to get a share of the crops.

^{7 Ref} Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.

^{8 Ref} Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my Gospel,

^{9 Ref} in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God's word isn't chained.

^{10 Ref} Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones' sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.