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2 Timothy 2:1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 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. 3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. 5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. 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.
The easy English commentary says this.
The soldier needs discipline to win the fight. His chief aim is to please his officer. The athlete must train himself if he is to win the race. He must obey all the rules. The farmer has to work hard if there is to be a good harvest. So Christians must have this kind of attitude to do the tasks that the Lord has given them.
